43-38306 The Biggest Bird
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B-17G, #43-38306 , LG-B, "The Biggest Bird" of the 91st BG, 322nd BS at Bassingbourn in early 1945. Photograph by Lt. Thomas F. Flemming.
Thomas F. Flemming
B&W negative by Lt. Thomas F. Flemming
Delivered Cheyenne 19/7/44; Kearney 28/7/44; Grenier 9/8/44; Assigned 322BS/91BG [LG-B] Bassingbourn 18/8/44; taxi accident with 44-6578 with Dudley Mathers 4/4/45; THE BIGGEST BIRD.
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- Site type: Airfield
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Rusty Dusty
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 322nd Bomb Squadron
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Personal Collection of Lt. Thomas F. Flemming, 91stBG, 323rdBS. 1945