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Here we see 'Benny' 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