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568th Bomb Squadron

B-17s of the 568th Bomb Squadron on a mission over enemy territory. Identifiable is Boeing B-17G-100-BO Fortress Serial 43-39013.


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This plane was called "Smilin Jack" and my daddy flew it on mission #280 on March 22,1945 over Ahlhorn-Oldenburg GE. He was Leonard H. Specht. Wow, I have been looking for one he flew. Thanks for posting this!!!