FRE 4813

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A flak damaged B-17F Flying Fortress (serial number 42-29997) nicknamed "Sack" of the 379th Bomb Group, 28 July 1943. Official captions on image: "(28-7-43)(A/C 997 - B17F)." "26059 A.C." Handwritten caption on reverse: 'D-6. 229997, A, 379 BG. Rachel. 9. ' Printed caption on reverse: '26059 AC - Hole made by A.A. shell fragments shown in plane called "Sack". U.S. Air Force Photo.'

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Units

The insignia of the 379th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection