Us Official Photographs

B-17 Patsy Ann at Bordeaux

Back from bombing an airdrome near Bordeaux, the combat crew of the Boeing B-17 "PATSY ANN" heads for interrogation while ground crewmen make routine check on oil and engine. Man on wing holds nozzle of oil hose which runs up from tank truck. On the ladder, a mechanic inspects the inside ring cowling of the right inboard engine for possible flak damage or malfunction.