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Private John Rumney from Baldwin Park, California finishes the work on the engine covering of a 447th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 10 Mar 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'First Aid For Fortress Casualties. MB/Hess. Photo Shows:- Pte. John Rumney (Baldwin Park, Calif.) puts finishing touches to engine covering of a Fortress. Fox Photos: 10th March, 1944. 11.' Censor no: 310620. On reverse: Fox Photos, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

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Units

The insignia of the 447th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Private John Rumney from Baldwin Park, California finishes the work on the engine covering of a 447th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 10 Mar 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'First Aid For Fortress Casualties. MB/Hess. Photo Shows:- Pte. John Rumney (Baldwin Park, Calif.) puts finishing touches to engine covering of a Fortress. Fox Photos: 10th March, 1944. 11.' Censor no: 310620. On reverse: Fox Photos, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Burea
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 600th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection