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A B-17 Flying Fortress (MZ-E, serial number 42-97554) of the 413th Bomb Squadron, 96th Bomb Group after ground collision at Rattlesden. Official caption on image: "594 (44) 4-6-44. W.R.U. Rattlesden. Collision. B-17G. 42-97554. F.A. F.S.A.D." Handwritten caption on reverse: '96th Bomb Group, 45th Combat Wing, 3rd Air Division.'
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A B-17 Flying Fortress (MZ-E, serial number 42-97554) of the 413th Bomb Squadron, 96th Bomb Group after ground collision at Rattlesden. Official caption on image: "594 (44) 4-6-44. W.R.U. Rattlesden. Collision. B-17G. 42-97554. F.A. F.S.A.D." Handwritten caption on reverse: '96th Bomb Group, 45th Combat Wing, 3rd Air Division.'

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3rd Air Division

  • Unit Hierarchy: Division
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
The insignia of the 96th Bomb Group.

96th Bomb Group

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

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection