Boeing B-17F of the 388th Bomb Group, 562nd Bomb Squadron “Old Ironsides”
Destroyed after crash landing on September 17th, 1943, Farne Island, Northumberland, UK. Crew: 2 KIA, 8 rescued
Boeing B-17F-80-BO Flying Fortress
serial number: 42-30030
Combat Wing Assignment: 45th CBW
Base: Knettishall, England
Group tail code: H (square symbol)
388th BG squadrons:
560th Bomb Squadron
561st Bomb Squadron
562nd Bomb Squadron
563rd Bomb Squadron
Published at 1600 × 1070 px.
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B-17F of the 388th Bomb Group 562nd Bomb Squadron Old Ironsides
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