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ConsolidatedVeterans of a North African Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress squadron that has the unique record of never having lost a man in combat, the above crew members flew with their unit on its first raid and recently on its 100th mission-this time over Leghorn

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:
15
Theater:
Northern Africa
Place:
North Africa
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
Veterans of a North African...
Caption:
Veterans of a North African Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress squadron that has the unique record of never having lost a man in combat, the above crew members flew with their unit on its first raid and recently on its 100th mission-this time over Leghorn
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
NORTH AFRICA,CREWS
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A28832-26151AC
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://nz.forceswarrecords.com/document/47309677/veterans-of-a-north-african-boeing-b-17-flying-fortress-squadron-that-has-the-unique-record-of-never : accessed 15/11/2024), 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