FRE 2061

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A bomber crew of the 487th Bomb Group and their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-37933) nicknamed "Yankee Maid". Image via Roy K Snell. Snell has handwritten on the reverse: 'Our "Yankee Made" [sic] and the crew after about 30 missions. Squadron engineering officer in overseas cap.'

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Units

The insignia of the 487th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

B-17 Bomber Airplane painted with the name Yankee Maid and a pin-up girl wearing stars and stripes
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Yankee Maid
  • Unit: 487th Bomb Group 838th Bomb Squadron

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection