UPL 39688
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"Boeing B-17 American "Flying Fortress" being repaired at its base in England. B-17E 41-9112 of the 92nd BG rests between haystacks in the fall of 1942." - The ship was eventually modified into an experimental "gunship" with Emerson (B-24-style) nose & tail turrets, and twin .50s in the waist and radio positions.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Dreamboat
- Unit: 301st Bomb Group 419th Bomb Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
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ContributorAl_Skiff
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