UPL 23799

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B-17G #44-8431 'Cheri II' ; RFC assigned to Kingman 14 December 1945.

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A tail gunner of the 91st Bomb Group clears snow from the tail of his B-17 Flying Fortress (OR-W, serial number 44-8431). Printed caption on reverse of print: '56153 A.C.: Freezing fogs and wet snows have crystallized to cover this 8th Air Force base in England with a shroud of white. This has been the severest winter in England in almost a generation. Prior to take-off, this 91st Bombardment Group tail gunner clears the plexi-glass window in front of his gun sights.' Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Bass

44-8431

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Cheri II
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 323rd Bomb Squadron

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ContributorLucy May
ChangesCreated entry with caption and aircraft associations
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Sent through to the American Air Museum by John C Szabo of http://www.depot41.com/