FRE 3651
IMAGECaptain Robert K. Morgan, a pilot of the 91st Bomb Group and his crew are adressed by Lieutenant-General Devers in front of their B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "The Memphis Belle". Printed caption on reverse: 'Not For Publication Before 00.30 June 10th. Flying Fortress Returns To U.S.A. After 25 Operations. June 1943. At an 8th Army Air Station somewhere in England, Lt.-Gen. Jacob L. Devers, and Major-General Ira. C. Eaker, bidded fare-well to the Flying Fortress "Memphis Belle" which is returning to the United States after completing 25 missions over enemy territory. The crew will instruct airmen back home, who will follow in their footsteps in the great Allied Air Offensives against the enemy. Picture shows – Captain Robert K. Morgan, of Ashville, N.C., the [caption damaged]...listening to an address from Lt. Gen. Devers, Comm[caption damaged]...General of the European Theatre before leaving.' Passed for publication 10 Jun 1943. On reverse: US Army Press Censorship Bureau [Stamp].
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot