FRE 8225
IMAGELieutenant John G Winiant Jr of the 390th Bomb Group taxies a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Wittan's Wallopers" at Framlingham. Passed as censored 15 Aug 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Photo Shows: The Fortress piloted by Lieut. John G. Winant Jnr. arriving back at the dispersal, at his station somewhere in England. G. Aug 1943. PN.' Censor no: 278785 . On reverse: Planet News Ltd., 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
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 390th Bomb Group 568th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 13069014 / O-667624
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Tech Supply
- Unit: 388th Bomb Group 390th Bomb Group 561st Bomb Squadron 568th Bomb Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Parham