Flak the Monkey
Mascot
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FRE 1113
Lieutenant Harry S. McMurray, of the 305th Bomb Group, feeds 'Flak', the monkey mascot of his crew. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Planet News.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 21 April 1943.' [stamp] and '259787.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '"INSEPARABLE." U.S. crew of Flying Fortress together on twenty-five bombing missions over enemy territories. The American crew of the Flying Fortress of the U.S. 8th Army Air Force Corps in this country have been together on 25 different bombing missions over enemy territory. This crew has been credited with the destruction of 9 enemy fighters. Photo shows: The American crew of the Flying Fortress have have a mascot monkey, "Flak", which is here seen receiving candy from Lieut. Henry S. McMurray from San Leandro, Cal. G April, 20th, 1943 PN.AM.'
Roger Freeman Collection
Added the 305th bomb group and correction to caption.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment