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A bomber crew of the 305th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5058) nicknamed "Hun Hunter" in Newfoundland before travelling to the European Theatre of Operations in 1942. Handwritten caption on reverse: '25058. Gander, Newfoundland. 24/10/42. 305 BG en route UK. Crashed UK 23/1/43. Beyond is 'Wham Bam.' 305BG.'
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A bomber crew of the 305th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5058) nicknamed "Hun Hunter" in Newfoundland before travelling to the European Theatre of Operations in 1942. Handwritten caption on reverse: '25058. Gander, Newfoundland. 24/10/42. 305 BG en route UK. Crashed UK 23/1/43. Beyond is 'Wham Bam.' 305BG.'

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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

B-17 Flying Fortresses lined up in Newfoundland before travelling to the European Theatre of Operations. B-17 (serial number 42-5058) nicknamed "Hun Hunter" would join the 305th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: ''Hun Hunter.' 305BG. Gander, Newfoundland, en route. 24/10/42. PRC Photo.'

42-5058

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

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection