FRE 988
IMAGEStaff Sergeant Max M Westfall, a gunner of the 303rd Bomb Group, fixes a badminton racquet. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 9 Apr 1943.' [stamp] and '257541.'[Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Badminton after bombing Jerry is the relaxation of S/Sgt ( Gunner) Max M. Westfall, of 2044, N. Waco Ave. Wichita, Kansas, a former store clerk in his home town. Aged 23 he has been on 14 raids and won the Air Medal and one cluster. Educated at Whichita North High-school he sends this message to his parents: " As soon as we finish off these huns I'll be home." U.78 Not to be published before 20th April 1943.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 37014784
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner