UPL 19378

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'Formation of Boeing B-17's somewhere over England. 17 March 1943'. NARA Ref # 342-FH-3A05765-78936AC. Centre - B-17F 41-24484 "The Bad Egg" (coded LL-C) of the 401st Bomb Sqn, 91st BG. One of the group's original Fortresses, she flew more than 40 missions; damaged in a landing accident on 31 December 1943, she was repaired and continued her service assigned to the 390th BG. Centre Top - must be 42-5763 "Bomb Boogie" (91st BG 401st BS LL-F, assigned 9 march 43, lost on Stuttgart 6 Sept 43, crash in France).

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Unofficial emblem of the 91st Bomb Group.

91st Bomb Group

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

Aircraft

41-24484

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Bad Egg
  • Unit: 2nd Strategic Air Depot 390th Bomb Group 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
A B-17 Flying Fortress (LL-F, serial number 42-5763) nicknamed "Bomb Boogie" of the 91st Bomb Group. Image watermarked: 'Crown Copyright Reserved.' Handwritten caption on reverse: '17/7/43 Tempsford [refers to Bomb Boogie's forced landing at RAF Tempsford on this date] MIA 6/9/43.'

42-5763

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Bomb Boogie
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron

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