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Major Abraham Black, of the 303rd Bomb Group, plays a game of shove ha'penny. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 28 Jan 1943. [stamp] and ‘245675.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Shove Ha'penny has a fan in Major Abraham Black, of 8511 Lefferts Blvd, Richmond Hill, L.I. He is a flight surgeon in the U.S. Medical Corps, and was a doctor in cililian life. Aged 38, and married, he has one son, aged 2 1/2. His parents live in Brooklyn. He graduated from Long Island College Hospital Medical School, and says - "Britain is a great country, but give me Long Island". ANY 28.'

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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

People

Major Abraham Black, of the 303rd Bomb Group, plays a game of shove ha'penny. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 28 Jan 1943. [stamp] and ‘245675.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Shove Ha'penny has a fan in Major Abraham Black, of 8511 Lefferts Blvd, Richmond Hill, L.I. He is a flight surgeon in the U.S. Medical Corps, and was a doctor in cililian life. Aged 38, and married, he has one son, aged 2 1/2. His parents live in Brookl
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group
  • Service Numbers: O224958
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Flight Surgeon

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection