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Two airmen of the 305th Bomb group stand beneath an engine of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-31342) nicknamed "Boeing's Best" with a missing propellor. A Veteran has written on reverse: 'Tourangeau left navigator Boeing's Best. Note! Missing fan.'
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Two airmen of the 305th Bomb group stand beneath an engine of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-31342) nicknamed "Boeing's Best" with a missing propellor. A Veteran has written on reverse: 'Tourangeau left navigator Boeing's Best. Note! Missing fan.'

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A bomber crew of the 305th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-31342) nicknamed "Boeing's Best". A Veteran has written on the reverse: 'My Crew Tourangeau 2nd from left, bottom row.' Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Boeings Best.'

Art Tourangeau

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 305th Bomb Group
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

Aircraft

A B-17G Flying Fortress nicknamed "Boeing's Best" of the 305th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Boeing's Best.'

42-31342

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Boeing's Best
  • Unit: 305th Bomb Group 365th Bomb Squadron

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection