FRE 1576

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A bomber crew of the 390th Bomb Group climb aboard their B-17 Flying Fortress before a mission. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Fox.’ [stamp], ‘passed for publication 25 Oct 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘289792.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ‘THE FORTRESSES KEEP UP THE ATTACK. EH/MoH. In spite of all weathers, the Flying Fortress of the 8th A.F. Bomber Command keep up their attacks on important targets over Germany and other enemy occupied countries. These pictures were taken at an 8th A.F. bomber command station in England. Photo shows – This Fortress crew who have made many raids over Germany, entering machine for another battle over Reich territory. FOX October 43 22.' note: this picture might NOT be an 8th AF combat ship; on the nose is stenciled " DOM-34 ". B-17 assigned ONLY to the ZOI as a training ship were labeled DOM (Domestic) .

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Units

The insignia of the 390th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Revisions

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Sources

ZOI training records

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection