Thread: Operation Aphrodite
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Old 19th February 2006, 03:43
Martin Gleeson Martin Gleeson is offline
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Re: Operation Aphrodite
Hallo Brian and Alex,

I can assure you that the B-17 which flew across England and Ireland was from the 452nd BG. Attempts were made to intercept it but all failed as far as I know, so it was not lost due to 'friendly fire'. It was apparently named 'Melancholy Baby', serial unknown as yet. It was on a regular bombing mission when it suffered engine trouble and had to be abandoned by its crew.

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Martin Gleeson.
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