FRE 1570
IMAGELieutenant John G Winant Jr of the 390th Bomb Group, wearing a Mae West life jacket, with his crew and B-17 Flying Fortress. Lieutenant Robert W Tredinnick, navigator, in on Winant's right, looking at the papers. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Planet News.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for publication 15 Aug 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘278784.’ [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
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 390th Bomb Group 568th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-801106 and 32066031 on enlisting
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- 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
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Tech Supply
- Unit: 388th Bomb Group 390th Bomb Group 561st Bomb Squadron 568th Bomb Squadron