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Personnel of the 379th Bomb Group watch a formation of B-17 Flying Fortresses fly past in a tribute to Colonel Short. Printed caption on reverse: ' 71510 AC - 379th Bomb Group pays tribute to Col. Short. Here Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortresses" fly over a formation of men standing at attention at an 8th Air Force base in England. 1 June 1944.'
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Personnel of the 379th Bomb Group watch a formation of B-17 Flying Fortresses fly past in a tribute to Colonel Short. Printed caption on reverse: ' 71510 AC - 379th Bomb Group pays tribute to Col. Short. Here Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortresses" fly over a formation of men standing at attention at an 8th Air Force base in England. 1 June 1944.'

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The insignia of the 379th Bomb Group.

379th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection