FRE 4206
IMAGELieutenant Robert Mattison of the 303rd Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Fast Worker Mk. II". Passed for publication 9 Sep 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '303BG.' Printed caption attached: 'Crack "Fort" Pilots In The European Theatre. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Lt. Robert Mattison, of Seattle, Washington, who, operating from the European Theatre of Operations, has completed 24 missions in a Fortress over Germany and German-occupied territory. TET 260380. 9-9-43-Y.' On reverse: Associated Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 359th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-727240
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Fast Woman : Fast Worker MK II
- Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 359th Bomb Squadron