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"Side view of a Bell P-39 "Airacobra" at Burtonwood airdrome, England. 16 March 1943." B-17F 41-24416 'Black Diamond Express' tailplane is at top right of photo, she seems to be parked in site of the 'dromes' boneyard, occupied by the remains of a B-17 and a B-24.

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Aircraft

41-24416

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Black Diamond Express
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 92nd Bomb Group 95th Bomb Group 326th Bomb Squadron 359th Bomb Squadron

Locations

Aerial photograph of Burtonwood airfield, 10 August 1945. Photograph taken by No. 541 Squadron, sortie number RAF/106G/UK/622. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

Burtonwood

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Base Air Depot Area (BADA) : 1st Base Air Depot (1 BAD)

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ContributorAl_Skiff
ChangesCreated entry with caption, place associations and aircraft associations
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https://www.fold3.com/image/29024610?terms=41-24416