B-17G 'Tondalayo' of 406th B.S.

B-17G 'Tondalayo' of 406th B.S.

Here we see Robert S. Tucker Sr in front of B-17G 'Tondalayo', the aircraft of Col. E. J. Aber, commanding officer of the 406th Bombardment Squadron, a leaflet dropping unit. The aircraft was shot down by British flak firing at German bombers on 4 March 1945 while returning from a mission.

Pictures provided by Sgt. Robert S. Tucker Sr. (Member of: The American Air Museum in Britain {Duxford} ).
Robert S. Tucker Sr. WWII Photo Book, Mighty 8th. AF, Ground Crew

How to cite this article: Rickard, J (28 January 2016), B-17G 'Tondalayo' of 406th B.S. , http://www.historyofwar.org/Pictures/pictures_B-17G_tondalayo.html

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