FRE 4318
IMAGEA bomber crew of the 305th Bomb Group, led by Lieutenant Edward Dienhart. The co-pilot Brunson W. Bolin is second from right wearing overseas cap. Passed for publication, but date unclear. Handwritten caption on reverse: '305BG.' Printed caption on reverse: 'Greatest Day Raid. American heavy bombers from Britain yesterday set up a new record for a long-distance raid when they made a round flight of 2,000 miles to bomb Pomerania, Poland and East Prussia. Gdynia, Anklam, Marienburg and Danzig all attacked. O.P.S.: This is the crew of the "Lazy Baby", a Flying Fortress leaving their plane. They are led by their Pilot Lieut. Edward Dienhart.' On reverse: Daily Sketch 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
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 305th Bomb Group 364th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-681319
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 305th Bomb Group 364th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Lazy Baby
- Unit: 305th Bomb Group 364th Bomb Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield