FRE 3943

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A bomber crew of the 96th Bomb Group led by Captain Flagg, inspect the battle damaged tail of their B-17 Flying Fortress. Official caption on image: "(GPR-14-2-96) (11-7-43) Capt. Flagg's Crew." Handwritten caption on reverse of print: '96BG.'

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Units

The insignia of the 96th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30227) nicknamed "Wabbit Twacks II" of the 96th Bomb Group in flight. Handwritten caption on reverse of print: 'Wabbit Twacks II - A/C interned in 7/43 flight.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Wabbit Twacks III Boots III
  • Unit: 401st Bomb Group 96th Bomb Group Base Air Depot 1 413th Bomb Squadron 612th Bomb Squadron

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection