FRE 4331
IMAGEA B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-29807) nicknamed "Lady Liberty" of the 305th Bomb Group after a direct flak hit over Holland. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Top. FAW/18X/C. A-25722 AC - With its tail assembly completely destroyed as the result of a direct hit by German flak over Flushing, Holland, the Flying Fortress "Lady Liberty" is seen here finishing its final flight. U.S. Air Force Photo.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Lady liberty; Patsy Ann I
- Unit: 305th Bomb Group 364th Bomb Squadron