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English: A B-17E Flying Fortress (serial number 41-2578) nicknamed "Butcher Shop" of the 97th Bomb Group. It was flown by Major Paul W. Tibbets Jr. (pilot; 340th Bomb Squadron Commanding Officer (CO)) and Colonel Frank W. Armstrong (co-pilot). The "Butcher Shop" was the lead plane during the 12-ship 17 August 1942 raid on Rouen, France. Handwritten caption on reverse: '17-8-42 D.' Printed caption removed from reverse. On reverse: Photopress, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].
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Source http://www.americanairmuseum.com/media/5117
Author United States Army Air Forces

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