Lieutenant-General Jacob L. Devers shakes hands with Captain Robert K. Morgan, of the 91st Bomb Group at a farewell ceremony for Morgan and his crew who are returning to the United States with 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 Printed caption on reverse: 'Not For Publication Before 00.30 June 10th.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 – General Devers, bidding farewell to Captain Robert K. Morgan, of Ashville, N.C., the pilot. Linedup in rear [right to left]: Co-pilot Captain James H. Verinus, New Haven, Conn., Navigator Captain Charles B. Leighton, East Laning, Michi., Bombardier Captain Vincent B. Evans, Fort Worth, Texas, Engineer T/Sgt. Harold P. Lock, Green Bay, Wis., Radio Operator T/Sgt Robert J. Hanson, Walla Walla, Wash., Ball Turret gunner S/Sgt. Cecil H. Scott, Altona, Pa., Right waist gunner, Casimer Nastal, Detroit, Mich., Left waist gunner, S/Sgt. Clarence F. Winchell, Oak Park, Ill., and the tail gunner S/Sgt. John P. Quinlan, Yonkers, N.Y. All have been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters.' Passed for publication 10 Jun 1943. On reverse: US Army Press Censorship Bureau [Stamp]. Print No: 268681.