UPL 33126

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"Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortresses" of the 452nd Bomb Group winged their way towards the German V-2 launching sites in occupied France, as the heavy bombers continued their daily poundings of Nazi military installations, 26 March 1944. Taken by S/Sgt Jack S. Reppberger." The 452nd Bomb Group passing over 3 x RAF airfields in this photo, RAF Tibenham lies behind the formation, RAF Fersfield / Winfarthing lies in front of the formation and RAF Thorpe Abbotts lies halfway up and slightly to the right of centre.

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Units

The insignia of the 452nd Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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