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Entry 4. A/C 803 crash landing, damage, and personnel losses. Mission Report, 94th BG, 29 May 1943

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A bomber crew of the 94th Bomb Group stand with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30200) nicknamed "Slo Time Sally" and a bomb inscribed 'Special delivery to Hitler'. Inscription on bomb reads: 'Special delivery to Hitler, From Peggy of St. Louis.'

94th Bomb Group

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

Aircraft

The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5803) nicknamed "Lady Luck" of the 94th Bomb Group.

42-5803

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Lady luck
  • Unit: 94th Bomb Group 410th Bomb Squadron

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Date corrected to 29th.

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Mission formation chart extract, MAY 28, 1943, 94th BG via R. SMITH, DEC. 2021