FRE 1241

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A bomber crew of the 379th Bomb Group at a crew interrogation. This crew fly a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Bad Penny". Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Planet News.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 1 Jan 1944.' [stamp] and '298284.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Photo shows:- S/Sgt Allen Blake, of Defiance, Ohio, waist gunner, with other members of the crew of "Bad Penny"- it always comes back"- being interrogated. The picture painted on the back of his flying suit he calls "Flossie", his wife's name. And. January 1st 1944.'

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Units

The insignia of the 379th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection