FRE 713

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Ground crew of the 91st Bomb Group work on the engines of a B-17 Flying Fortress at Bassingbourn. Image stamped on reverse: '254772' [Censor no]. Passed for Publication 1 Feb 1943 [stamp]. Printed Caption on reverse: 'Some of the airmen from America who are taking part in the daily raids on enemy occupied territory and Germany, in their giant high altitude aircraft the "Flying Fortress" capable of carrying a 11,000 [censor has amended figure to 10,000] pound bomb load. Photo shows - Crew working on engines of Fortress FOX 43. 32 and 10.' Handwritten caption on reverse: '91 BG 1/2/43. Work on Fort.'

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Units

Unofficial emblem of the 91st Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection