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A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 390th Bomb Group remains airborne despite suffering a hit to its starboard wing. First handwritten caption on reverse: '230318, Lt Rennels, 20 MM Hit by FW 190- Ela claimed.' Second handwritten caption on reverse: '17/8/43, 230318, 390 BG, 17/8/43.'

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Units

The insignia of the 390th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 390th Bomb Group remains airborne despite suffering a hit to its starboard wing. First handwritten caption on reverse: '230318, Lt Rennels, 20 MM Hit by FW 190- Ela claimed.' Second handwritten caption on reverse: '17/8/43, 230318, 390 BG, 17/8/43.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Devil's Daughter
  • Unit: 390th Bomb Group 570th Bomb Squadron

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection