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B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 457th Bomb Group release bombs over Berlin. Image via Lieutenant Arthur Fitch. Written on slide casing: 'Bomb's Away, Berlin, Germany. 457th BG- 8th AF April 1945.'

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Units

Unofficial emblem of the 457th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

 A Bomber crew with their B-17 Flying Fortress. Image via Lieutenant Arthur Fitch. Written on slide casing: 'Crew # 80 VO, Iowa, 1944.'
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 457th Bomb Group 749th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection