UPL 19507

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'This Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress*" was damaged beyond repair when 500 pound general purpose bombs exploded while being loaded into a plane**. 28 May 1943, Alconbury, England'. NARA Ref 342-FH-3A15337-61462AC. * 42-29833, ** 42-29685

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Units

The insignia of the 95th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Unit: 92nd Bomb Group 95th Bomb Group 412th Bomb Squadron

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ContributorAl_Skiff
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