UPL 27372

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Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress 42-31540 "Miss Donna Mae II" from the 332nd BS, 94th BG, 8th AF. This photo was taken on 19-May-44 mission to Berlin. The "Miss Donna Mae II" drifted out of position while over the target and under another B-17 "Trudy" 42-97791, also from the 332nd BS. One of the 1,000 lb. bombs from "Trudy" tore off the left horizontal stabilizer and sent the plane into an unrecoverable spin.One of the wings came off at about 13,000 feet. All 11 men aboard KIA. NARA Ref 342-FH-3A20850-54775AC.

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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

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Miss Donna Mae
  • Unit: 94th Bomb Group 331st Bomb Squadron

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