FRE 826

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A flight of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 94th Bomb Group release bombs over the target. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'For Roger Freeman, 94th Bomb Group. Munster Germany 11 Nov '43- on Cover of Newsweek Magazine 3 Jan '44 - In foreground ([illegible]) "Lil' Operator" - Pilot Johnny Pyles (KIA). CP Cliff Hatcher. My best regards Cliff Hatcher [signature] Lt Col USAFR (Ret) 5 Oct 1977'

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A bomber crew of the 94th Bomb Group stand with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30200) nicknamed "Slo Time Sally" and a bomb inscribed 'Special delivery to Hitler'. Inscription on bomb reads: 'Special delivery to Hitler, From Peggy of St. Louis.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection