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A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 457th Bomb Group, as seen from the top turret of another Fortress. Image via LR Peterson. Handwritten on slide casing: '749 BS B-17, from top turret.'
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A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 457th Bomb Group, as seen from the top turret of another Fortress. Image via LR Peterson. Handwritten on slide casing: '749 BS B-17, from top turret.'

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Units

Unofficial emblem of the 457th Bomb Group.

457th Bomb Group

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

People

Sergeant L.R. Peterson of the 457th Bomb Group with his B-17 Flying Fortress. Image via LR Peterson. Written on slide casing: 'Sgt LR Peterson.'

Leslie R Peterson

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 457th Bomb Group 750th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32841378
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator/Gunner

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection