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Planes from the 100th Bomb Group on a mission*. Top group, left to right; B-17G number 43-38476 (no name), B-17G number 43-38397 ("Scrooge's Stooges"), and B-17G number 43-38313 ("Off Limits" Middle group; B-17Gs number 44-8379 (no name), number 43-38523 ("Glory Bound"), and number 42-37936 ("All American Girl"). Bottom group; Unidentified planes from the 351st Bomb Squadron. *It is believed by the uploader that this photograph was taken between 12 October 1944 and 4 January 1945, as this was the only time that all the aircraft shown in the photo were air worthy.

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Three airmen of the 100th Bomb Group, Lieutenant Kenneth Menzie, Lieutenant Donald Strout and Lieutenant Norman Scott, plan the route they will take during the next mission in their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30380). Image stamped on reverse: 'Reviewed and passed U.S. Army 23 Aug 1943 Press Censor E.T.O. U.S.A.' [stamp]'. Passed for publication 23 August 1943 INTLD 16 General Section Press Censorship Bureau '[stamp], 'Associated Press' [stamp] and '280035.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reve

100th Bomb Group

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

Aircraft

The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-37936) nicknamed "The All American Girl" of the 100th Bomb Group.

42-37936

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: The All Amercian Girl/Our Mark
  • Unit: 100th Bomb Group 351st Bomb Squadron

43-38313

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Off limits, lil butch

43-38476

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: N/a
  • Unit: 100th Bomb Group 350th Bomb Squadron

43-38523

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Unit: 100th Bomb Group 351st Bomb Squadron

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100th Bomb Group Photo Archives