An ambulance races to meet a B-17 as it taxis after landing on a grass field in England, during World War II. A wounded crewman sits on grass. First aid is administered to him.
Crew members of U.S. 8th Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress bombers in England during World War II. Crew members returned from a mission are seated in a debriefing room. They drink coffee and described their mission to intelligence officer (unseen).
Severely damaged U.S. 8th Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress bombers in England during World War II. A damaged B-17 bomber with numbers 23031 on the tail. Severe damage to its vertical stabilizer. Leading edge of a wing shot away. Another B-17 with numbers: 1902, all that remain on its tail. Its rudder completely shot away. A large group of ground and air crew men around the damaged B-17. Pilots make notes about battle damage. Members of the crew pose in front of B-17 with the missing rudder.
U.S. 8th Air Forces B-17 Flying Fortress bombers in England during World War II. Buildings near the parking area of B-17s. The B-17s parked. Ground crew of the aircraft. A B-17 taxis and takes off from a runway. Crew members talk to each other.
U.S. 8th Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress bombers in England during World War II. A B-17 taxis towards a parking area with its number 2 engine feathered. Crew members stand around. An ambulance drives from a hangar area. A wounded crew member is removed from the B-17 and helped onto a stretcher. Men load the wounded crewman into the ambulance.
U.S. 8th Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress bombers in England during World War 2. Crewmen inspect flak damage to B-17F, tail number 42-29487 named "Ritzy Blitz" (name not shown) of the 91st Bombardment Group, 324th Squadron, stationed at RAF Bassingbourn, Cambridgeshire, England. Severe damage is seen on left wing flap and left elevator.
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