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    Memorial marks lives lost 70 years ago at RAF Alconbury [Image 2 of 3]

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    Memorial marks lives lost 70 years ago at RAF Alconbury

    RAF ALCONBURY, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM

    05.27.1943

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Stives 

    501st Combat Support Wing

    A damaged B-17 Flying Fortresses sits on the flightline of RAF Alconbury May 27, 1943, after an explosion. Nineteen U.S. Army Air Force 95th Bombardment Group airmen were killed and 21 others were injured when a 500-pound bomb detonated on the flightline. A memorial plaque was placed in their honor at Alconbury Airfield May 27, 2013. (Photo courtesy AFRA)

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    Date Taken: 05.27.1943
    Date Posted: 06.04.2013 05:04
    Photo ID: 945957
    VIRIN: 130603-F-ZI303-002
    Resolution: 3735x2820
    Size: 711.98 KB
    Location: RAF ALCONBURY, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, GB

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