UPL 81478

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B-17G "Patches"
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Photograph of B-17G-1-VE s/n 42-39800 "Just So, Patches" of the 526th BS, 379th BG.

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The insignia of the 379th Bomb Group.

379th Bomb Group

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

Aircraft

Master Sergeant James L. Smith a crew chief of the 379th Bomb Group inspects the propellor of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Patches" which was blown off by flak and became embedded in the wing, 8 May 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: '8/5/44.' Printed caption removed from reverse. Censor no: 319496. On reverse: Associated Press and US Army Press Censor ETO [Stamps].

42-39800

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Just So, Patches
  • Unit: 379th Bomb Group 526th Bomb Squadron

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I found this photo at an antique store in Columbus, Wisconsin. Likely taken by M/Sgt Roger Duhnke. (HQ Squadron, 379th Bomb Group)