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The nose art of a B-17G Flying Fortress nicknamed "Flak Eater" of the 305th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'John Peters: B-17G Fortress. 28 Bombing Missions at the time we made major repairs to this aircraft.'
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The nose art of a B-17G Flying Fortress nicknamed "Flak Eater" of the 305th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'John Peters: B-17G Fortress. 28 Bombing Missions at the time we made major repairs to this aircraft.'

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Units

Unofficial emblem, 305th Bomb Group.

305th Bomb Group

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

Aircraft

44-6009

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Flak Eater
  • Unit: 305th Bomb Group 364th Bomb Squadron

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection