FRE 1387
IMAGE![A bomber crew of the 379th Bomb Group at a crew interrogation after a mission in their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-39782) nicknamed "Pistol Packin' Mama". Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Planet News.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 1 jan 1944.' [stamp] and '298285.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Photo shows: The crew of "Pistol Packin' Mama" being interrogated by Intelligence Officer Lt T Stephanos, of Nashua, New Hampshire. And. January 1st 1944. PN.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/wysiwyg_x2/public/freeman/media-380141.jpg.webp?itok=tuD_GnJq)
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A bomber crew of the 379th Bomb Group at a crew interrogation after a mission in their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-39782) nicknamed "Pistol Packin' Mama". Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Planet News.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 1 jan 1944.' [stamp] and '298285.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Photo shows: The crew of "Pistol Packin' Mama" being interrogated by Intelligence Officer Lt T Stephanos, of Nashua, New Hampshire. And. January 1st 1944. PN.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
![Airmen of the 526th Bomb Squadron, 379th Bomb Group unload their gear after a mission in their B-17 Flying Fortress (LF-M, serial number 42-39782). Handwritten caption on reverse: '264849. 19.' Press caption removed from reverse. On reverse: Associated Press, US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau[Stamps].](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-413427.jpg.webp?itok=lUcqEQpt)
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Pistol Packin Mama
- Unit: 379th Bomb Group 526th Bomb Squadron