Pacific Wrecks - B-17F "Aztec's Curse" 41-24457 in flight over Gizo on Ghizo Island

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B-17F "Aztec's Curse" 41-24457 in flight over Gizo on Ghizo Island
On the left side of the nose is the nickname "Aztec's Curse" visible. The top turret is facing away to the right and the lower Sperry ball turret is facing rearward.
Credit: USAAF, 13th AF, 11th BG Date: October 5, 1942
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