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"Photo of Nazi airfield at Chateaudun, France, was taken a few moments before B-17 "Flying Fortresses" of the 452nd Bomb Group released their bombs during their raid of 28 March 1944. Pock-marks on the runways indicate that these B-17s had made the trip before with good results. (Taken by Sgt Melvin S Jenner)."

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

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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

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