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Master-Sergeant Blomberg of the 390th Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30713) nicknamed "Phyllis Marie". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'M Sgt Blomberg.'
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Master-Sergeant Blomberg of the 390th Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30713) nicknamed "Phyllis Marie". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'M Sgt Blomberg.'

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The insignia of the 390th Bomb Group.

390th Bomb Group

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

Aircraft

Staff-Sergeant Louis Kiss, a tail gunner of the 390th Bomb Group in position inside bis B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30713) nicknamed "Phyllis Marie". First handwritten caption on reverse: 'S. Sgt Louis Kiss.' Second handwritten caption on reverse: '8-10-43.'

42-30713

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Phyllis Marie
  • Unit: 390th Bomb Group 568th Bomb Squadron

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection