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A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-38719) nicknamed "Blue Hen Chick" of the 447th Bomb Group flies in formation with fellow Fortresses during a mission. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Blue Hen Chick.'

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Units

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

Aircraft

Captain Ralph L Minker  of the 447th Bomb Group in the cockpit of his B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-38719) nicknamed "Blue Hen Chick".
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Blue Hen Chick
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 709th Bomb Squadron

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection