FRE 4958
IMAGELieutenant William Shankle a pilot of the 385th Bomb Group paints a mission marking onto the wall of the operations hut. Passed as censored 10 Oct 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Flying Fortresses In Combat Missions Over Europe. Picture Shows:- Lt. William Shankle, Commerce, Georgia, B-17 pilot and operations officer of the Fortress Squadron commanded by Major Septime B Richard, Jackson, Miss., paints up another mission for his unit in his operations hut. U.S. Pool/SG/H. Keystone 10.' Censor no: 287582. On reverse: US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Locations
- Site type: Airfield