FRE 7737

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B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 385th Bomb Group leave contrails during a mission. Passed for publication 15 Nov 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '385BG.' Printed caption on reverse: 'U.S. Flynig Fortresses In Action. Here is a series of pictures taken of Flying Fortresses over enemy territory during a recent raid. These four-engined "giants" are doing a good job with their successful daylight operations, and every bom dropped is helping to speed up the end of the war. Photo Shows:- "Slip-streams" in the sky made by the Flying Fortresses during a recent raid over enemy territory. U.S.Pool/SG/Hel. Keystone B.' Censor no: 292896. On reverse: US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

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Units

The insignia of the 385th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection