FRE 1592

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A bomber crew of the 390th Bomb Group stand with their B-17 Flying Fortress after returning to base. Other returning B-17s are visible overhead. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Fox.’ [stamp], ‘passed for publication 21 Oct 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘289360.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ‘THE FORTRESSES GO OUT AGAIN. US bombers day raid on German works. A Brilliant series of pictures secured by our cameraman when the USAAF kept up the offensive from an English base against a factory in western Germany, they had an all the way escort. Photo shows: Members of a Fort crew upon return to base, showing other Forts in the air circling drome before landing. FOX photos. Oct 21St. 1943. MoN. '

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Units

The insignia of the 390th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection