A B-17C Flying Fortress (probably of the 38th Reconnaissance Squadron and damaged while in flight) near hanger five at Hickam Field. On 7 December 1941, Hickam had six 5th Bomber Group (Heavy) B-17Ds and six 11th Bomber Group (Heavy) B-17Ds. Six 88th R
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