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Corporal George J. Oelkers of the 390th Bomb Group, examines a German butterfly bomb, dropped on Parham. Originally passed for publication 23 Aug 1943, but then revoked from publication same day. Printed caption on reverse: 'U.S. Bomber Station Raided Last Night. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Cpl. George J. Oelkers, of Maple Wood, N.J., holding up the outer casing of one of the butterfly bombs. WOR 259912. 23-8-43-Y.' On reverse: Associated Press, US Army Press Censor ETO, US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau and Ministry of Information [Stamps].

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Units

The insignia of the 390th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Corporal George J. Oelkdersof the 100th Bomb Group, examines a German butterfly bomb. dropped on Thorpe Abbotts. Originally passed for publication 23 Aug 1943, but then revoked from publication same day. Printed caption on reverse: 'U.S. Bomber Station Raided Last Night. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Cpl. George J. Oelkers, of Maple Wood, N.J., holding up the outer casing of one of the butterfly bombs. WOR 259912. 23-8-43-Y.' On reverse: Associated Press, US Army Press Censor ETO, US Army General Section
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 390th Bomb Group 570th Bomb Squadron
  • Role/Job: Ground Echelon

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Date:
ContributorLucy May
ChangesChanges to caption
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Changed caption.

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Correction to unit.

Date:
ContributorLucy May
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Corrected caption from roster listing in the 390th Bomb Group unit history.

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ContributorAAM
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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection