FRE 1575
IMAGE![A bomber crew of the 390th Bomb Group return to base after a shuttle mission to Russia in their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-97130) nicknamed "The Avenger II". Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 16 Aug 1944.' [stamp] amd '350395.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '' U.S. SHUTTLE BOYS. Associated Press photo shows: Discussing the Russian-Italy-England shuttle flight by the tail of one of the 'planes which took part are pilots and crew members. G](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/wysiwyg_x2/public/freeman/media-380380.jpg.webp?itok=OIkDdmY6)
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A bomber crew of the 390th Bomb Group return to base after a shuttle mission to Russia in their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-97130) nicknamed "The Avenger II". Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 16 Aug 1944.' [stamp] amd '350395.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '' U.S. SHUTTLE BOYS. Associated Press photo shows: Discussing the Russian-Italy-England shuttle flight by the tail of one of the 'planes which took part are pilots and crew members. GLE 270743. 16844em.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
![A bomber crew of the 390th Bomb Group return to base after a shuttle mission to Russia in their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-97130) nicknamed "The Avenger II". Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 16 Aug 1944.' [stamp] amd '350395.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '' U.S. SHUTTLE BOYS. Associated Press photo shows: Discussing the Russian-Italy-England shuttle flight by the tail of one of the 'planes which took part are pilots and crew members. G](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380380.jpg.webp?itok=GTNII1oJ)
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Unit: 390th Bomb Group 570th Bomb Squadron