FRE 3493
IMAGETwo ground crewmen of the 91st Bomb Group work on the engines of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number42-5069). Passed for publication 1 Feb 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Some of the airmen from America who are taking part in the daily raids on enemy occupied territory and Germany, in their giant high altitude aircraft, the "Flying Fortress", capable of carrying a 10,000 pound bomb load.' Printed caption also attached: 'Photo shows - Crew working on engines of Fortress.' On reverse: US Army Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamp]. Print No: 246384.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Our Gang
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron