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"Boeing B-17s of the 94th Bomb Group on their way to a raid on Paris, France. 15 Sept. 1943." - B-17F's 42-30383 'Brennan's Circus' and 42-30382 'Horrible Hanks' 331BS, 94BG, 8AF.

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Units

A bomber crew of the 94th Bomb Group stand with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30200) nicknamed "Slo Time Sally" and a bomb inscribed 'Special delivery to Hitler'. Inscription on bomb reads: 'Special delivery to Hitler, From Peggy of St. Louis.'

94th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

Two B-17 Flying Fortresses (serial numbers 42-30382) and ( serial number 42-30376 below) of the 94th Bomb Group fly over an airfield. Handwritten caption on reverse: '94BG. 230382, 230376.'

42-30382

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Horrible Hanks
  • Unit: 94th Bomb Group 331st Bomb Squadron
Two ground personnel of the 94th Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30383) nicknamed "Brennan's Circus". Handwritten caption on reverse: '94th Group. 322nd Squadron. S/No 230382. Crew Chief M/S Holland.'

42-30383

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Brennan's Circus

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