UPL 33142

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"Boeing B-17, part of a formation of "Flying Fortresses" of the 452nd Bomb Group en route to blast a vital target in Nazi-occupied France as part of airplane to pulverize all vitally important war objectives. Nazi airfield at Bordeaux, France, was the target of this mission 27 March 1944." - B-17G's 42-97529 'Dinah Might II' and 42-31330 'Dog Breath' 728BS, 452BG, 8AF.

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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: Dog Breath
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 728th Bomb Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Dinah Might II
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 728th Bomb Squadron

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