Boeing B-17, one in a formation of 'Flying Fortresses' of the 452nd Bomb Group enroute to blast a vital target in Nazi-occupied France as part of a plan to pulverize all vitally important war objectives. Nazi airfield at Bordeaux, France, was the target. NARA Ref 342-FH-3A16394-61650AC. Photo taken by S/Sgt Rippberger, 730BS from A/C 42-39973. 4523BG Formation Plan shows this as A/C 42-31348.