FRE 3653

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The Mayor christens a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Tower of London" of the 91st Bomb Group . Handwritten caption on reverse: '#4706. "Tower of London" and Mayor.'
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The Mayor christens a B-17G serial 44-8471 "Tower of London" (coded OR-C) of the 323rd Bomb Squadron, 91st BG . Handwritten caption on reverse: '#4706. "Tower of London" and Mayor.'

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Units

Unofficial emblem of the 91st Bomb Group.

91st Bomb Group

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

Aircraft

The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Tower of London" of the 91st Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '[#]4707: "Tower of London" and Mayor. H.'

44-8471

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Tower of London, Frankie from Dixie
  • Unit: 306th Bomb Group 91st Bomb Group 323rd Bomb Squadron 368th Bomb Squadron

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Date:
ContributorEmily
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FRE 3653

Date:
ContributorGerry Asher
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RAGGED IRREGULARS OF BASSINGBOURN by Marion Havelaar & William N. Hess

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ContributorAAM
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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection