FRE 10146
IMAGEA B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24370) nicknamed "Berlin Sleeper" of the 342nd Bomb Squadron, 97th Bomb Group. The aircraft survived its 'tour' and returned to the USA in October 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '342BS, 97BG, Returned USA 10/43.' Printed caption on reverse: '53448 AC - Boeing B-17 "Berlin Sleeper". U.S. Air Force Photo.' On reverse: US Air Force 1361st Photographic Squadron AAVS (MAC) Photo [Stamps].
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Berlin sleeper ii