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My grandfather, legend has it my grandmother is Swamp Gal. She was born and raised in the swamps in Tallahassee, Fl. The nose art is even looks her.

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A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-29473) nicknamed "Yankee Doodle" of the 347th Bomb Squadron, 99th Bomb Group, 15th Air Force during a mission over Turin. Official caption on image: "26599 A.C." Handwritten caption on reverse: '15th AF, 99th BG, 347th BS.' Printed caption on reverse: '26599 AC - A picturesque coastline in the Mediterranean forms a backdrop for a USAAF Flying Fortress on its way to bomb the vital Turin, Italy ball bearing plane on Nov. 8. This plane is one of a large formation whic

99th Bomb Group

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

Aircraft

42-32016

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Swamp Gal

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Dan Tucker

Date:
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ChangesCreated entry with collection and caption
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Dan Tucker