UPL 33161
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"Forts ride again...this formation of Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortresses" of the 452nd Bomb Group en route to blast German targets in France as part of the general plan to pulverize all vitally important war objectives. Dunkirk, France was the target of this mission. 27 March 1944. (Altitude 20,000 feet) Taken by Sgt Melvin S Jenner."
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- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
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![A trio of 452nd Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortresses on the 27th of March 1944 at 20,000 feet on their way to raid the Luftwaffe airfield near Bordeaux. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-61654.' Printed caption on reverse: 'B-61654 A.C. - Forts Ride Again::[sic] This formation of Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortresses" of the 452nd Bomb Gp. en route to blast German targets in France as part of the general plan to pulverise all vitally important war objectives. Nazi airfield at Bordeaux, France, was the target of th](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-414354.jpg.webp?itok=Dw9ARguH)
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 728th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 20641038
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner