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United States. Army Air Forces. Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), 849th

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Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Homer Rickman World War II Photographs

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: 1993-10-06-A
Contents of the Collection The Homer Rickman World War II Photographs is a small collection comprised of eight black-and-white photographs, presumably taken by Rickman and featuring several aircraft squadrons from the 490th Bomb Group. The photos were taken both during combat missions and on the ground at the squadron's home base at RAF Eye, near Mellis, England. The photos showcase several B-17 Flying Fortresses, including one where they are pursued by Messerschmitt Bf-109 fighters. Also featured is a Hawker...
Dates: Circa 1940s

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