FRE 3835

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Lieutenant William F. Cely, a pilot of the 94th Bomb Group and a ground crewman, inspect a shell hole in Cely's B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Frenesi". Printed caption on reverse: 'Damaged Fortress Gets Home. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Lt. William F. Cely (left), Pilot of the Flying Fortress "Frenesi", inspects the damage caused to his plane by a 20mm cannon shell during the great raid on the Me110 assembly plant at Brunswick, Germany, January 11. An unidentified crew worker (right) measures the rip left by the shell which peeled along the side of the Fort tail. FL/AB AP 263983. 14-1-44-Y.' Passed as censored 14 Jan 1944. On reverse: Associated Press and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

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Units

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

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 94th Bomb Group 333rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 38058661 / O-741880
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

The nose art of a B-17G Flying Fortress nicknamed "Frenesi"of the 94th Bomb Group.
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Frenesi
  • Unit: 94th Bomb Group 333rd Bomb Squadron

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection