UPL 33164

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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 Jack Rippberger."

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Units

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

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 493rd Bomb Group 730th Bomb Squadron 863rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 16143179
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Flight Engineer; Top Turret Gunner, Waist Gunner

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ContributorAl_Skiff
ChangesCreated entry with caption and unit associations