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IMAGEUSAAF Boeing B-17F Bombers, 322nd Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group in flight - early 1943. LIFE Magazine Archives - David Scherman Photographer Top right is 42-5712 LG-S 'Heavyweight Annihilators No.2' aka 'My Prayer'.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 322nd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 322nd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 33249124
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 322nd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Heavyweight Annihilators No2, My Prayer
- Unit: 322nd Bomb Squadron 91st Bomb Group
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
Mission
- Date: 17 August 1943
- Official Description:
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Sources
LIFE Magazine Archives - David Scherman Photographer
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