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A crashed B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-31169) nicknamed "Hey Mabel!" of the 447th Bomb Group. Official caption printed on image: '363 (44) 3-9-44 Aero Repair. B17G 42-31169. FSAD.' Image stamped on reverse: 'Official Photograph Photo section US Army.' First handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-17G-5-BO. S/N 42-31169 Hey Mabel!' Second handwritten caption on reverse: '447th Bomb Group 4th Combat Wing 3rd Air Div.'

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Units

The insignia of the 447th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

A crashed B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-31169) nicknamed "Hey Mabel!" of the 447th Bomb Group. Official caption printed on image: '367 (44) 3-9-44 Aero Repair. B17G 42-31169. FSAD.' Image stamped on reverse: 'Official Photograph Photo section US Army.' Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-17G-5-BO. S/N 42-31169 Hey Mabel!'
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Hey Mabel!
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 710th Bomb Squadron

Revisions

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection