Merseburg

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B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 381st Bomb Group fly through flak during a mission over Merseburg. Photographed from a B-17. Official caption on image: "5-381/80. (11-9-44)(A/C 8158 3/8 - 27500)(Merseburg)."

Object Number - FRE 4857 - B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 381st Bomb Group fly through flak during a mission over Merseburg. Photographed from a B-17. Official caption on image:...

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Aircraft

42-102394

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Down N Go
  • Unit: 401st Bomb Group 614th Bomb Squadron

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Date1 Oct 2014 17:12:42
ContributorTerra Inc.
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Merseburg: Gallery (3 items)

B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 381st Bomb Group fly through flak during a mission over Merseburg. Photographed from a B-17. Official caption on image: "5-381/80. (11-9-44)(A/C 8158 3/8 - 27500)(Merseburg)."

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