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B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 486th Bomb Group fly through flak during a mission. Image by Captain John J Askins, 91st Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Fall 1944. Capt John J Askins shot this photo over target when he developed it S-2 made him black out the tail. It is a ship from 1st Air Divs 398th.' Printed caption on reverse: 'I believ this 398th Grp Picture was marked "not for reproduction- during war. Note whited out markings.'

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Units

A diagrammatic layout of AAF Station 174 - the USAAF codename for Sudbury airfield - while the 486th Bomb Group were stationed at the airbase as of the 22 June 1944.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
Unofficial emblem of the 91st Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-761845
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection