17th Bomb Group
3255 Mercer Lane
San Diego, CA 92122
ph: (858 453 8639
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WWII Photos Vol II
17th Bomb Group
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Pictures of returning A/C that did not fair well. Any information appreciated.
Picture Annotated "B26B2 41-17869
First 17th Bomb Group B-26 Casualty of WWII.
December 30 1942. Target Gabes, Tunisia.
Tail Gunner Joe Doyle had thumbs shot off when canon shell exploded.
Tail Gunner Joe Doyle had thumbs shot off when canon shell exploded.
Note holes in fuselage"
Annotation on rear of photo says "Shot down by ME-262"
A B-26 hit over Toulon - Two survived
37th B-26 - Out of Fuel
B-26 "Bronco I - May 28,43
A disastrous crash - Details unknown
3255 Mercer Lane
San Diego, CA 92122
ph: (858 453 8639
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