UPL 32835
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"Approaching the target, the bomb-bay doors are opened electrically. The bombardier is over his sight. He and the pilot are guiding the big plane on the "bomb run." This is the crucial point of a bombing mission. This plane, the Boeing B-17 Flying 'Bomb Boogie' is attached to the 91st BG Europe." B-17F 42-5763 LL-F 'Bomb Boogie' 401BS, 91BG, 8AF.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
![A B-17 Flying Fortress (LL-F, serial number 42-5763) nicknamed "Bomb Boogie" of the 91st Bomb Group. Image watermarked: 'Crown Copyright Reserved.' Handwritten caption on reverse: '17/7/43 Tempsford [refers to Bomb Boogie's forced landing at RAF Tempsford on this date] MIA 6/9/43.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-379126.jpg.webp?itok=ABgOrTXR)
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Bomb Boogie
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
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