An airman of the 305th Bomb Group examines a hole in his B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 4 Jul 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '29/6/43.' Printed caption on reverse: 'At A Flying Fortresses' Base In Britain. This series of pictures shows scenes at a U.S. air base in Britain where Flying Fortresses are repaired, the scars torn in their sides - the price of victorious combats - patched up, engines overhauled and the planes made fit and ready for next bombing missions. U.S. Pool. F. Keystone. (SG).' On reverse: Keystone Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].