FRE 2254
IMAGECaptain Kelma K. LeMaster of the 384th Bomb Group examines a flak hole in his B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for publication 19 Aug 1943.' [stamp] and '279565.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'BATTERED BUT VICTORIOUS. This is a Flying Fortress that just returned from a mission. Bullets have torn holes in the fuselage and the wings, but the 'plane carried out its mission and the ground crew at the base waited to repair their aircraft. Keystone Photo Shows: Capt Kelma K Le Master of Portland, Oregon, looking at the damaged Fortress, US Pool/ F Keystone.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 384th Bomb Group
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Bomber pilot