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Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" Nicknamed 'Old Glory'. 303Rd Bomb Group, England. 20 April 1944.

Publication:
US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II
Theater Number:
24
Theater:
Miscellaneous
Place:
Miscellaneous War Theater
Category:
Nicknames
Short Caption:
Boeing B-17 "Flying ...
Caption:
Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" Nicknamed 'Old Glory'. 303Rd Bomb Group, England. 20 April 1944.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
MISCELLANEOUS WAR THEATER,NICKNAMES
History:
Original 4" x 5" negative received October 46 from 303rd Bomb Group thru AAF Historical Section.
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A45972-A61840AC
Conflict Period:
World War II

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About US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

This series of photos documents an important era in US military aviation history, especially activities of the US Air Force during World War II.

Source Information

Forces War Records, US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II (https://uk.forceswarrecords.com/document/55704414/boeing-b-17-flying-fortress-nicknamed-old-glory-303rd-bomb-group-england-20-april-1944-page-3-us-wwi : accessed 19 Nov 2024), database and images,

Publication Title
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
Total Records
88,912Complete: 100%
Content Source
The National Archives logoThe National Archives
Record Group
342
Published on Forces War Records
27 November 2007
Last Updated
31 December 2008