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Lieutenant John G Winant Jr of the 390th Bomb Group with his B-17 Flying Fortress. A censor has obscured the Square J on the tail of the aircraft. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Planet News.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for publication 15 Aug 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘278786.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Photo shows: Lieut. John G. Winant, Jnr. Leaving his Flying Fortress, at his station somewhere in England, after returning from a sortie over enemy territory G. Aug 1943 PN.'

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Units

The insignia of the 390th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Second Lieutenant John G. Winant Jr a pilot of the 390th Bomb Group in the cockpit of his B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Wittan's Wallopers". Passed as censored 15 Aug 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'U.S. Ambassador's Son Now Serving In Britain With American Army Air Force. 2nd Lieut. John G. Winant, 21 year old son of Mr. John G. Winant, is now serving in Britain with the U.S. Army Air Force, and has already taken part in sorties over enemy territory. 2nd Lieut. Winant, graduated from the Flying Fort
  • 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

Lieutenant 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].
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Tech Supply
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 390th Bomb Group 561st Bomb Squadron 568th Bomb Squadron

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection