A bomber crew of the 401st Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (LL-A, serial number 42-102509) before a mission. Another B-17 Flying Fortress (LL-F, serial number 42-97467) is in the background. Printed caption on reverse: 'Series Of Pictures Taken At An 8th A.A.F. Base In England. "Heavies" of the U.S. 8th A.A.F. with their crews going out and returning from the invasion areas. Night and day, these men are blasting the path for the Allied Armies of Liberation into Europe. Photo Shows: "Victory V" before leaving in their heavy, for "Over There". Fox Photos: 9th June 1944.' Passed for publication 9 Jun 1944. On reverse: SHAEF Field Press Censor [Stamp]. Handwritten on reverse: 'LL-A. LL-F in background.' Print No: 326262.