FRE 990

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Second Lieutenant Richard R Hopper, a bombardier of the 303rd Bomb Group, with a fellow airman inside an army hut. Hopper has drawn a list of his raids on the wall. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 9 Apr 1943.' [stamp] and '257525.'[Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Winner of the Purple Heart and the Air Medal "nd Lt. Bombardier Richard R. Hopper stands in front of a list of raids in 16 of which he has taken part. Hopper is 23 years of age and before joining the U.S.A.A.F. lived with his parents at 2144, Arthur Avenue, Fresno, Cal. He was educated at Fresno State College. U.74. Not to be published before 20th April 1943.'

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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

Second Lieutenant Richard R Hopper, a bombardier of the 303rd Bomb Group, with a fellow airman inside an army hut. Hopper has drawn a list of his raids on the wall. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 9 Apr 1943.' [stamp] and '257525.'[Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Winner of the Purple Heart and the Air Medal "nd Lt. Bombardier Richard R. Hopper stands in front of a list of raids in 16 of which he has taken part. Hopper is 23 years of age
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 072?906
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection