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B-17G 42-32101 "El Lobo II" (F) of the 457th BG/748th BS prior to bomb load for a mission.

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Units

Unofficial emblem of the 457th Bomb Group.

457th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-32101) nicknamed "El Lobo" of the 457th Bomb Group in flight Handwritten caption on reverse: 'El Lobo, 111 missions.'

42-32101

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: El Lobo II
  • Unit: 457th Bomb Group 748th Bomb Squadron

Locations

The mission board of the 457th Bomb Group. Official caption printed on image: '(GM-299-2-457)(16/5/45)(Op's Board's).'

Glatton

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Connington

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