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A line of 305th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress taxiing at Chelveston airfield preparing to take off on another raid. The two rear-most B-17 Flying Fortresses belong to the 364th Bomb Squadron, (WF-N, serial number 42-30242) on the left and (WF-O, serial number 42-29807) on the right. Passed for publication 4 Jul 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '29/6/43. WF:N. WF:O 229807.' Printed caption on reverse: 'At A Flying Fortresses Base In Britain. This series of pictures shows scenes at a U.S. air base in Britain where Flying Fortresses are repaired, the scars torn in their sides - the price of victorious combats - patched up, engines overhauled and the planes made fit and ready for next bomb missions. U.S. Pool/F. Keystone (SG).' Censor no: 272762. On reverse: Keystone Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

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A B-17 Flying Fortress (WF-O, serial number 42-29807) nicknamed "Lady Liberty" of the 364th Bomb Squadron, 305th Bomb Group. Printed caption on reverse: 'A25722 AC made just a few seconds before the plane was hit by Nazi flak, this photo shows the Fortress "Lady Liberty," flying in formation over occupied Europe. The faces of the bomabrdier and navigator are plainly visible. A waist gunner can also be seen at his post. U.S Air Force Photo.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Lady liberty; Patsy Ann I
  • Unit: 305th Bomb Group 364th Bomb Squadron
A line of 305th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress taxiing at Chelveston airfield preparing to take off on another raid. The two rear-most B-17 Flying Fortresses belong to the 364th Bomb Squadron, (WF-N, serial number 42-30242) on the left and (WF-O, serial number 42-29807) on the right. Passed for publication 4 Jul 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '29/6/43. WF:N. WF:O 229807.' Printed caption on reverse: 'At A Flying Fortresses Base In Britain. This series of pictures shows scenes at a U.S. air base in
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Lallah-V III
  • Unit: 305th Bomb Group 364th Bomb Squadron

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection