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Old 25th December 2024, 12:51
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Re: B-17's use by RAF
On the 27/28 Sept. joint Eighth / RAF mission to Hannover the 422BS (305BG) lost a B-17F, 1 of 5 they sent; the Squadron was established 7 Sept. 1943 at Chelveston to try night bombing with RAF BC. From 7/8 Oct. as the Night Leaflet Sqn. the mostly flew at night.

This was 42-29555 JJ-D Capt. H.B. Rodgers "CENTAUR" by e/a; most likely first Eighth B-17 lost at night. MACR 906.


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