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"The U.S. 8th AF joined the other Allied Air forces in a simultaneous attack of vast proportions on Feb. 22, 1945. Targets were communications lines at key points throughout Germany. Heavy bombers flew lower than usual to increase accuracy and confuse the enemy's defences. This picture shows B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 8th AF heading for Germany's main rail line and junctions of supply and reinforcement routes of the German Armies. More than 1400 Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses and Consolidated B-24 Liberators of the 8th AF, escorted by 800 Republic Thunderbolts and North American P-51 Mustangs, attacked similar targets in Central Germany."

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Units

The insignia of the 381st Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

A formation of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 381st Bomb Group is escorted during a practice mission by a P-51 Mustang of the 355th Fighter Group. The Fortresses, left to right, are (VP-S, serial number 42-97059) nicknamed "Marsha Sue", (VE-N, serial number 43-37675) nicknamed "Patches (Flak Magnet)", (VE-K, serial number 42-106994) nicknamed "Little Guy" and (VE-O, serial number 42-107112) nicknamed "Sleepy Time Gal".
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Sleepy Time Gal
  • Unit: 381st Bomb Group 532nd Bomb Squadron

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