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The wreck of a B-17 Flying Fortress (DS-Z, serial number 42-29825) of the 351st Bomb Group. Flim still from 'Combat America' (1943). Written on slide casing: 'DS:Z, 229825? 511 BS/ 351 BG.'
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The wreck of a B-17 Flying Fortress (DS-Z, serial number 42-29825) of the 351st Bomb Group. Flim still from 'Combat America' (1943). Written on slide casing: 'DS:Z, 229825? 511 BS/ 351 BG.'

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Units

The insignia of the 351st Bomb Group.

351st Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

42-29825

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Meat ball / major ball
  • Unit: 351st Bomb Group 511th Bomb Squadron

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection