UPL 36176

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The burning remains of B-17G-80-VE, a brand new aircraft assigned to the 457th BG that crashed on landing after a practice flight. All four crew on board will killed.

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Units

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

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Unit: 457th Bomb Group 750th Bomb Squadron

Locations

The mission board of the 457th Bomb Group. Official caption printed on image: '(GM-299-2-457)(16/5/45)(Op's Board's).'
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Connington

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Contributor466thHistorian
ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations, place associations and aircraft associations