FRE 4414
IMAGEGround crew of the 306th Bomb Group inspect the damaged tail of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 15 Jul 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '17/7/43.' Printed caption on reverse: 'Fortress Comes Home With Tail Almost Severed. After a recent raid on enemy territory, a Flying Fortress bomber managed to limp home with its tail almost severed. Photo Shows:- Inspecting the damaged Fortress bomber on its home airfield after its return.' On reverse: Planet News Ltd, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Unit: 306th Bomb Group 423rd Bomb Squadron