FRE 742
IMAGEGround crew of the 92nd Bomb Group refuel a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-9148) nicknamed "Boomerang". Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright General Press Photos Ltd.' [stamp]. 'Passed for Publication E.T.O U.S.A.' [stamp] Printed caption on reverse: 'Refuelling a new Flying Fortress ready for operations over enemy -occupied Europe. The aircraft now fully justifies her name, as the Huns have learned to their cost.' A second caption was attached to the reverse, however this has been lost or damaged.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress