FRE 8216
IMAGEA B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Isabel/ Skippy" of the 390th Bomb Group prepares for take off. Passed as censored 25 Oct 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'The Fortress Keep Up The Attack. EH/MoW. In spite of all weathers, the Flying Fortresses of the 8th A.F. Bomber Command, keep up with their attacks on important targets over Germany and other enemy occupied countries. These pictures were taken at an 8th A.F. Bomber Command station in England. Photo shows:- "[sic]Fortress "Isabel" takes off. Fox October 43. 3.' Censor no: 289784. On reverse: Ministry of Information, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment