 John Kirkwood in the nose Mr. Kirkwood took the photos included below |
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Photos and details courtesy of Mr. Rob Kirkwood
John Kirkwood in the nose Mr. Kirkwood took the photos included below |
Lined up on the perimeter track, waiting for
take-off
Probably February 19, 1945 mission to Wessel
Forming up -- Group assembly over the field. The
lead aircraft
is trailing smoke as a visual marker for other pilots.
March 8, 1945 -- heading to Frankfurt over a solid
cloud cover.
Aircraft is Pathfinder 44-8365 Z
Plauen Raid, April 8, 1945
Mr. John Kirkwood back in the nose of a B-17 -- 1999
Photo by Rob Kirkwood
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