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A B-17F Flying Fortress of the 388th Bomb Group prepares for take off, 14 August 1943. Official caption on image: "(GPR-23-2-43)(14-8-43)(B-17F Taxiing)." Handwritten caption on reverse: '388BG. 561. Al Poiter shot down this day; ditched N Sea on return. All safe.'
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A B-17F Flying Fortress of the 388th Bomb Group prepares for take off, 14 August 1943. Official caption on image: "(GPR-23-2-43)(14-8-43)(B-17F Taxiing)." Handwritten caption on reverse: '388BG. 561. Al Poiter shot down this day; ditched N Sea on return. All safe.'

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The insignia of the 388th Bomb Group.

388th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection