UPL 33815

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"Target at Bordeaux, France, is left in smoke and flames as a result of bombing on 27 March 1944. Another job 'well done' by the 8th Air Force Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortresses" of the 452nd Bomb Group. Altitude 20,000 feet. Taken by S/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
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