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#3 looks like smoke and flames were painted onto the pic.
I agree, the smoke/flames don't match the centerline of the aircraft, either. It would have to be seriously side-slipping to leave a trail in that direction.#3 looks like smoke and flames were painted onto the pic.
I agree, the smoke/flames don't match the centerline of the aircraft, either. It would have to be seriously side-slipping to leave a trail in that direction.
I just saw that and realize I had uploaded the wrong photo...I'll fix itThis is the B-17 Wee Willie. Credited with 128 missions. She took a direct hit from flak in the wing root over Stendal, Germany, 8 Apr 1945. Several crew survived.
Wee Willie - 91st Bomb Group (H)
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