FRE 1695
IMAGEThe damaged tail of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-8811) of the 398th Bomb Group. Official caption printed on image: '(GPD)-144-1-398)(8-4-45)(Tail shot away- a/c 44-8811).'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 398th Bomb Group 600th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35895845
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Unit: 398th Bomb Group 600th Bomb Squadron