FRE 1262

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Hollywood actress Vivien Leigh speaks to personnel of the 381st Bomb Group in front of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-31990) nicknamed "Stage Door Canteen" during a visit to Ridgewell with Mary Churchill, Lawrence Oliver and Alfred Lunt. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 21 Apr 1944.' [stamp] and '316908.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'MARY CHURCHILL CHRISTENS U.S. BOMBER. 21.4.44. Mary Churchill, youngest daughter of the Prime Minister today christened a U.S. bomber "Stage Door Canteen." Mary Churchill was accompanied by Vivian Leigh, Lawrence Olivier, and several other well-known stage and screen stars. Photo Shows:- Vivian Leigh speaks through the microphone to the U.S. airmen gathered for the ceremony. At the back stands Alfred Lunt and Lawrence Olivier ABS/Hal. Keystone.'

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Units

The insignia of the 381st Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Stage Door Canteen
  • Unit: 381st Bomb Group 535th Bomb Squadron

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection