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Flying Fortresses in Mediterranean
Despite the type of mud that bogs tanks and halftracks down, the Flying Fortresses of Lt. Gen. Ira C. Eaker's Mediterranean Allied Air Forces, must carry out their part of the war. Standing on a metal dispersal area, almost surrounded by pools of water, is the B-17 Flying Fortress shown above, while in the foreground a most disgusted crew chief is attempting to push his engine stand out of the way. Crew Chief