UPL 33127

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"Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortresses" of the 452nd Bomb Group winged their way towards the German V-2 launching sites in occupied France, as the heavy bombers continued their daily poundings of Nazi military installations, 26 March 1944. Taken by S/Sgt Robert LaLumiere." B-17G's 42-39902 'Big Noise' and 42-38145 'Rosalie Ann' 730BS, 452BG.

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Units

The insignia of the 452nd Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Rosalie Ann II
  • Unit: 45th Combat Bomb Wing 452nd Bomb Group 730th Bomb Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: The Big Noise
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 730th Bomb Squadron

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