FRE 5759
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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

- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People

- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 92nd Bomb Group Fame's Favoured Few 327th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-482876
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Flight Surgeon
Aircraft

- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
Locations
![A bomber crew of the 92nd Bomb Group return to Podington following a mission flying B-17 Flying Fortresses to Wittenberg. A B-17 Flying Fortress (NV-K, serial number 42-29994) is visible in the background. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for Publication 23 Feb 1945' [stamp]. ' News Chronicle Copyright Picture' [stamp]. Printed caption on reverse: 'Crew back from Wittenberg.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x1/public/freeman/media-379172.jpg.webp?itok=2ELDYmGF)
- Site type: Airfield