FRE 1098

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A bomber crew of the 303rd Bomb Group check a map of Europe before a mission. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 23 Jan 1943.' [stamp] and '245275.'[Censor no.] Identical printed and handwritten captions on reverse read: 'HOW THE BOYS LIVE AND WORK AT FLYING FORTRESS STATION IN ENGLAND. Wide World Photo shows: "That's where we're going!" Part of a bomber crew take a quick look at a map of Europe. Left to right Tech. Sgt. Mike Levin, (Engineer) 4747 New Berry Terrace, St. Louis, Mo., Staff Sgt. Cecil Craft, 5611 Forest Boulevard, East St. Louis, Ill. (asst. Radio Operator); Sgt. Joseph S. Klasnick, 142 Fortyforth Street, Pittsburgh, PA. (Waist Gunner); Staff Sgt. Billy Staner, Argos (Tail Gunner). WW/ALA. 26143.'

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Units

Official emblem of the 303rd Bomb Group approved 7 November 1942.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection