FRE 1604
IMAGEGround crew of the 390th Bomb Group prepare a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Six Nights in Telergma" for a mission. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Fox.’ [stamp], ‘Not to be published.' [stamp], ' 25 Oct 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘289795.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ‘THE FORTRESSES KEEP UP THE ATTACK. EH/MoH. In spite of all weathers, the Flying Fortress of the 8th A.F. Bomber Command keep up their attacks on important targets over Germany and other enemy occupied countries. These pictures were taken at an 8th A.F. bomber command station in England. Photo shows – Ground crew prepare machine "Six Nights in Telergma", which received name after Regensburg Germany, raid and then proceeding straight to Africa, where they spent six nights in Telergma." FOX October 43. 5. '
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment