FRE 8220

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A bomber crew of the 390th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Royal Flush". Passed as censored 25 Oct 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'The Fortress Keep Up The Attack. EH/MoN. In spite of all weathers, the Flying Fortresses of the 8th A.F. Bomber Command, keep up with their attacks on important targets over Germany and other enemy occupied countries. These pictures were taken at an 8th A.F. Bomber Command station in England. Photo shows:- The crew of 'Royal Flush' before taking off. Fox October 43. 11.' Censor no: 289804. On reverse: Fox Photos, Ministry of Information and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

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Units

The insignia of the 390th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection