FRE 5824

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A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 94th Bomb Group takes off from Mount Farm, April 1945. Image by Robert Astrella, 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group. Written on slide casing: '381 BS V T.O Mount Farm, Oxon, 4/45.'

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Units

A bomber crew of the 94th Bomb Group stand with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30200) nicknamed "Slo Time Sally" and a bomb inscribed 'Special delivery to Hitler'. Inscription on bomb reads: 'Special delivery to Hitler, From Peggy of St. Louis.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Staff Sergeant Robert Astrella of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group with the signboard of the 22nd Photographic Laboratory at Mount Farm. Image by Robert Astrella, 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group. Written on slide casing: 'Mount Farm.'
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group 14th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron 22nd Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 34332526
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Photographic Supply

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection