Three radio-controlled B-17G-90-DL Flying Fortress drone aircraft in flight, probably out of Eglin Field, Florida, United States, 6 Aug 1946

Caption   Three radio-controlled B-17G-90-DL Flying Fortress drone aircraft in flight, probably out of Eglin Field, Florida, United States, 6 Aug 1946 ww2dbase
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Added By David Stubblebine
Added Date 8 Apr 2010

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1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
24 Mar 2010 09:33:15 PM

These B-17's were radio-controlled drones used to take photographs during two of the Bikini Atoll atomic bomb tests in the prededing month. Note the distinctive markings, clear covers over the waist-gunner positions, and atom bomb logos on each plane's nose. This photo was taken exactly one year after the first Atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan.

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