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ConsolidatedBoeing B-17 Flying Fortress "Fort Alamo II" has established Mediterranean Theatre record of having flown 130 missions. She has never failed her crew, and no man has suffered injury aboard her on any of her missions. The present combat and ground

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:
12
Theater:
Europe
Place:
Italy
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress...
Caption:
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress "Fort Alamo II" has established Mediterranean Theatre record of having flown 130 missions. She has never failed her crew, and no man has suffered injury aboard her on any of her missions. The present combat and ground
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ITALY,CREWS
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A23327-53294AC
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://ca.forceswarrecords.com/document/37123653/boeing-b-17-flying-fortress-fort-alamo-ii-has-established-mediterranean-theatre-record-of-having-flo : accessed Nov 3, 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
November 27, 2007
Last Updated
December 31, 2008