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A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-6111) nicknamed "Hell's Belle" of the 457th Bomb Group with open bomb bay doors. Handwritten caption on reverse: '457 BG in Ch?? (No 406).'

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Units

Unofficial emblem of the 457th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

A 749th Bomb Squadron, 457th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress ('O', serial number 44-6111) nicknamed "Hell's Belle" at Glatton airfield. Handwritten caption on reverse: '749 BS. 457BG in CH? [Borq?]'
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Helle’s Belle
  • Unit: 94th Combat Bomb Wing 457th Bomb Group 749th Bomb Squadron

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection