B-17F "The Reckless Mountain Boys" 41-24518 Photo Archive
Photos 1943 - 2005

Photos by USAAF, 5th AF, 43rd BG, 1943

Photos by IJN / Hajime Yoshida, May 8, 1943

Stills from film Nippon News / Hajime Yoshida, May 8, 1943
"May 7: B-17 which planned an attack on our South Pacific base was shot down by our sea eagles. Once, natives stared wide-eyed with wonder and envy at US & British material civilization. However they are delighted by Japanese strength to actually look at it now. They cooperate with the Imperial Army heartily."

Photos by Jeff Ridges, 2005

Last Updated
October 6, 2009