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42-29685 or rather the crater left by 10 x 500lb GP bombs which exploded whilst being loaded on board '685. 19 KIA, 21 WIA, 3 other A/C* DBR, 6 further A/C damaged but repairable. 27 May 43, Alconbury. In the rear of the photo a Lorry stands with what little was left. * 42-29706, 42-29833 and 42-29808.

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The insignia of the 95th Bomb Group.

95th Bomb Group

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

Aircraft

Ground crew of the 95th Bomb Group attend to an explosion caused whilst loading bombs into a B-17 Flying Fortress at Alconbury. Aircraft pictured are: B-17F (serial number 42-29808) and B-17F (serial number 42-29706) nicknamed "Passion Flower" (after the Disney character from 'Bambi')- both were written off as a result of the explosion. Printed caption on reverse: 'A-25287 AG Planes 3 and 4 (later) in foreground were damaged beyond repair. The scene of the explosion, which ocurred as bombs were loaded in

42-29685

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Unit: 95th Bomb Group 334th Bomb Squadron 412th Bomb Squadron

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