A B-17 Flying Fortress (LG-W, serial number 41-24511) nicknamed "Wheel and Deal", of the 322nd Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group. One of the aircraft's engines has had its propeller shot off. Passed for publication 24 Mar 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Passed by the Censor - No. 254771. Flying Fortress Reaches Base After Raid On Wilhelmshaven With One Propellor Shot Away. The German naval base at Wilhelmshaven was successfully attacked in daylight on March 22 by American Flying Fortresses and Liberators. This was the third heavy raid carried out by U.S. bombers on Wilhelmshaven. Despite strong fighter opposition the bombers battled their way to the target and dropped their bombs. Three bombers did not return. Associated Press Photo Shows: How one Flying Fortress, named "Wheel and Deal" eventually reached its British base after the raid - with one of the propellers shot clean away. With only three engines she limped home sucessfully, and here memebrs of the crew are seen discussing the exploit after their return.' On reverse: Associated Press Ltd. [Stamp]. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Prop shot off "Wheel and Deal", 22/3/43. 91BG, 124511 W-LG.' On reverse: Associated Press and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps]. Print No: 254771

A bomber crew of the 91st Bomb Group stand beneath the damaged engine on a B-17 (LG-W, serial number 41-24511) nicknamed "Wheel and Deal". Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for publication 24 March 1943.' Printed caption on reverse: 'FORTRESSES DAY RAID ON WILHELMSHAVEN The German naval base at Wilhelmshaven was successfully attacked in daylight March 22 by American Flying Fortresses and Liberators. This was the third heavy raid for the U.S. bombers on Wilhelmshaven despite strong fighter opposition the bombers battled their way to the target and dropped their loads of explosives. Three bombers were lost. Associated Press Photos show, the crew of a fortress called Wheel and Deal in front of their bomber which had prop of one engine shot away. WCR (16 PIX) 23343. Note to Photo Censor, we have names and home-towns for all men photographed including interrogating officer. If any objection to use of names please advise AP' Handwritten caption on reverse: '91 BG, 22/3/43 "Wheel & Deal"'

Sgt William E. Roller, 91thBomb Group, 322nd BS. Tailgunner of "Wheel 'N Deal". Went down on Dec 1, 1943. Sgt William E. Roller is still Missing in Action...