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A B-17 Flying Fortress (UX-U, serial number 43-38069) fitted with Disney Bombs takes off from Podington. Image via William E "Doc" Furniss, 92nd Bomb Group. Written on slide casing: '338069 UX:U with Disney bombs, Podington.'
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A B-17 Flying Fortress (UX-U, serial number 43-38069) fitted with Disney Bombs takes off from Podington. Image via William E "Doc" Furniss, 92nd Bomb Group. Written on slide casing: '338069 UX:U with Disney bombs, Podington.'

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Units

The insignia of the 92nd Bomb Group.

92nd Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

A sign at Podington, bearing the insignia of the 327th Bomb Squadron, 92nd Bomb Group. Image via William E "Doc" Furniss, 92nd Bomb Group. Written on slide casing: '327 BS sign Podington.'

William Ernst Furniss

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 92nd Bomb Group 327th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-482876
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Flight Surgeon

Aircraft

A B-17 Flying Fortress (UX-U, serial number 43-38069) fitted with Disney Bombs takes off from Podington. Image via William E "Doc" Furniss, 92nd Bomb Group. Written on slide casing: '338069 UX:U Disney, Podington.'

43-38069

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Unit: 327th Bomb Squadron 92nd Bomb Group

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection