FRE 1714
IMAGEMechanics of the 401st Bomb Group examine the foam-covered wreckage of a B-17 Flying Fortress that exploded. Printed caption on reverse: '65725 AC- Mechanics were working in the bomb bay of this Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" when sparks from a torch caused an explosion in the oxygen system- this was the result- the aircraft was sent to salvage. 401st Bomb Group, England 24 September 1944. US Air Force Photo.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Benefield