UPL 25338
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The 'Delta Rebel' lived through 32 raids with relatively little serious damage. None of her crew was seriously injured. Her engines seemed to catch most of the flak and bullets and during her lifetime she underwent 11 engine changes. NARA Ref 342-FH-3A13286-A27293AC.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
![The crew of a B-17 Flying Fortress (OR-T, serial number 42-5077) nicknamed "Delta Rebel No II" at Bassingbourn. Image stamped on reverse: ’Reviewed and Passed U.S Army 24 Mar 1943 Press Censor No 21 E.T.O. U.S.A.' [stamp]. 'Passed for publication 24 MAR 1943 INTLD 32 Central Section Press Censorship Bureau' [stamp on appendage]. 'Associated Press' [stamp]. '254760' [Censor no]. Printed caption on reverse: 'FORTRESSES DAY RAID ON WILHELMSHAVEN The German naval base at Wilhelmshaven was successfully attac](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-379161.jpg.webp?itok=Nab7DCHZ)
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Delta Rebel No. 2
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 323rd Bomb Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
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