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Douglas-built B-17F-70-DL Flying Fortress 42-3491, call sign “Chopstick G George,” commanded by Major Fred A. Rabo, with Lieutenant “Red” Morgan as co-pilot, was shot down near Berlin, Germany, 6 March 1944. The bomber exploded immediately after this photograph was taken. Six airmen, including Brigadier General Russell A. Wilson, were killed. Lt. Morgan, Major Rabo and two others survived. (U.S. Air Force)

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