FRE 8836

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A modified B-17 Flying Fortress (FBGSO, serial number 44-8889) used by the Institut Géographique National, France, for aerial surveys. Handwritten caption in French on reverse: 'Creil, Depart pour Le Bourget.' (Translation: Criel, departing for Le Bourget)
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A modified B-17 Flying Fortress (FBGSO, serial number 44-8889) used by the Institut Géographique National, France, for aerial surveys. Handwritten caption in French on reverse: 'Creil, Depart pour Le Bourget.' (Translation: Criel, departing for Le Bourget)

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A modified B-17 Flying Fortress (FBGSO, serial number 44-8889) used by the Institut Géographique National, France, for aerial surveys. First handwritten caption on reverse: '44-8889, Le Bourget 1976.' Second handwritten caption on reverse: '8 Septembre 1976.'

44-8889

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Unit: Eighth Air Force

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection