The ship at lower left, is 025:4N:B, a pathfinder. Note the 'odd' shaped ball turret, compared to the B17 at upper right, 528:2S:L, "Flak Sack". The new paint scheme on #528 is not complete. It is missing the red & blue chevron on the starboard wing. #025 is the lead ship of the lead squadron for the February 25th mission to Neuberg, and is flown by CAPT Beard, with MAJ Howell as the air leader. #528 is flown by LT Hunter, and carries "spot jammer" gear, for jamming enemy fire control radar. This photo was taken from #312:2S:C, "Homesick Angel", flown by LT Cummings.

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