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Lieutenant John G Winant Jr of the 390th Bomb Group, wearing a Mae West life jacket, with his crew and their B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Planet News.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for publication 15 Aug 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘278787.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ' Photo shows: Lieut. John G. Winant, Jnr. (centre, wearing a "Mae West") of Concord, New Hampshire, with his crew, including 2nd. Lieut. Donald C Arns, of Algona, Iowa; 2nd. Lieut. Robert W Tredinnick, of North Caldwell, N. Jersey: 2nd. Lieut. Richard F. Walker, of Albany, Georgia; S/Sgt. Walter E. Weidemann, of Amsterdam, New York; S/Sgt. Paul E Hurles, of Columbus, Ohio; S/Sgt. Elmer Fjosne, of Cornwall Wisconsin; Sgt. Alonzo J Swope, of Harlington, Texas; S/Sgt. Robert V Wirtz, of Baltimore, Maryland; and S/Sgt. Frank V Malone, of Hones Bath, South Carolina. at their station somewhere in England. G. August 1943. PN.'

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Lieutenant John G Winant Jr of the 390th Bomb Group, wearing a Mae West life jacket, with his crew and B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Planet News.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for publication 15 Aug 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘278783.’ [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.'
  • 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
Lieutenant John G Winant Jr of the 390th Bomb Group, wearing a Mae West life jacket, with his crew and their B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Planet News.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for publication 15 Aug 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘278787.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ' Photo shows: Lieut. John G. Winant, Jnr. (centre, wearing a "Mae West") of Concord, New Hampshire, with his crew, including 2nd. Lieut. Donald C Arns, of Algona, Iowa; 2nd. Lieut. Robert W Tredennick, of North Cald
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 390th Bomb Group 568th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O732228
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier
Lieutenant John G Winant Jr of the 390th Bomb Group, wearing a Mae West life jacket, with his crew and their B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Planet News.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for publication 15 Aug 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘278787.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ' Photo shows: Lieut. John G. Winant, Jnr. (centre, wearing a "Mae West") of Concord, New Hampshire, with his crew, including 2nd. Lieut. Donald C Arns, of Algona, Iowa; 2nd. Lieut. Robert W Tredennick, of North Cald
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 390th Bomb Group 568th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32447417
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
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
Lieutenant John G Winant Jr of the 390th Bomb Group, wearing a Mae West life jacket, with his crew and their B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Planet News.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for publication 15 Aug 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘278787.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ' Photo shows: Lieut. John G. Winant, Jnr. (centre, wearing a "Mae West") of Concord, New Hampshire, with his crew, including 2nd. Lieut. Donald C Arns, of Algona, Iowa; 2nd. Lieut. Robert W Tredennick, of North Cald
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 390th Bomb Group 568th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner

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FRE 1571

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Associated Freeman Colection image from caption information

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Associated Freeman Collection image from caption information Donald C Arns.

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Associated Freeman Collection image from caption information Richard F. Walker.

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Associated Freeman Collection image from caption information Walter E. Weidemann.

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Associated Freeman Collection image from caption information Paul E Hurles.

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Associated Freeman Collection image from caption information Elmer Fjosne.

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Associated Freeman Collection image from caption information Alonzo J Swope.

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Associated Freeman Collection image from caption information Robert V Wirtz.

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Associated Freeman Collection image from caption information Frank V Malone.

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection