Boeing B-17 41-24458 of the 43rd Bomb Group 64th Bomb Squadron 5th AF raid on Rabaul New Britain January 1943

Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress 41-24458

Flying Fortress 41-24458 of the 43rd Bomb Group 64th Bomb Squadron 5th AF raid on Rabaul New Britain January 1943

Bomber name: San Antonio Rose
B-17 was shot down by Japanese fighters on January 5th, 1943 during bombing mission at Rabaul, New Britain. Crew: 9 KIA, 2 POW.


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Boeing B-17 41-24458 of the 43rd Bomb Group 64th Bomb Squadron 5th AF raid on Rabaul New Britain January 1943

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