FRE 1411

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B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 385th Bomb Group fly in formation during a raid. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 16 Nov 1943.' [stamp] and '292898.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'US FLYING FORTRESSES IN ACTION. Here is a series of pictures taken of Flying Fortresses over enemy territory during a recent raid. These four-engined "giants" are doing a good job with their successful daylight operations and every bomb dropped is helping to speed up the end of the war. Photo shows: Aerial scenes of Fortresses over enemy territory in formation and in flight. US Pool/SG/Hel. Keystone.'

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Units

The insignia of the 385th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection