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"Forts ride again...this formation of Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortresses" of the 452nd Bomb Group en route to blast German targets in France as part of the general plan to pulverize all vitally important war objectives. Dunkirk, France was the target of this mission. 27 March 1944. (Altitude 20,000 feet) Taken by Sgt Melvin S Jenner." - B-17Gs 42-31330 'Dog Breath', 42-97529 'Dinah Might II' and 42-39936 'Bar Fly', 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

People

A trio of 452nd Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortresses on the 27th of March 1944 at 20,000 feet on their way to raid the Luftwaffe airfield near Bordeaux. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-61654.' Printed caption on reverse: 'B-61654 A.C. - Forts Ride Again::[sic] This formation of Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortresses" of the 452nd Bomb Gp. en route to blast German targets in France as part of the general plan to pulverise all vitally important war objectives. Nazi airfield at Bordeaux, France, was the target of th
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 728th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 20641038
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Dog Breath
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 728th Bomb Squadron
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-31330) of the 452nd Bomb Group releases its bombs over an airdrome in Bordeaux. Printed caption on reverese: '61732 AC- BOMBS AWAY!!!! A Beoing B-17 "Flying Fortress" of the 452nd Bomb Group releases its bombs on the Nazi airdrome, Bordeaux, France, as the air offensive against the enemy reaches an all time high. 27 March 1944. US Air Force Photo.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Bar Fly
  • 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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