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A bomber crew of the 381st Bomb Group return to Ridgewell after a successful mission in their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-39170) nicknamed "Tinker Toy" 13 December 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'A50284 USAF - Crew members of the Boeing B-17 "Tinkertoy" attached to the 381st Bomb Group at Essex, England, leave their plane after their return from a mission over enermy territory on 13 December 1943. U.S.Air Force Photo. '

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Units

The insignia of the 381st Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection