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A B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-B, serial number 42-37779) nicknamed "Pistl Packin' Mama", of the 91st Bomb Group in flight during a mission over France, 14 January 1944. 61036 AC - (A)- Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" of the 91st Bomb Gp. 8th AF, enroute to bomb target at Croisette, France. 1/14/44. (Altitude 12,100 feet.)

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Units

Unofficial emblem of the 91st Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

A B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-B) of the 91st Bomb Group prepares for take off.
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Pistl Packin Mama/Belle's Pistl Pakin Mama
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection