FRE 1262
IMAGEHollywood 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
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Civilian
- Nationality: British
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Civilian
- Nationality: British
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Stage Door Canteen
- Unit: 381st Bomb Group 535th Bomb Squadron