UPL 82663

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Lt Dix with crew with B-17 42-38206 'Thundermug', 364BS, 305BG 8AF.

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Lieutenant John R Winberg of the 305th Bomb Group climbs into a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-38205) nicknamed "Thundermug". Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 10 Mar 1944.' [stamp] and '310547.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '"THUNDERMUG" MAKES THREE BERLIN TRIPS. Associated Press Photo Shows: Lt. John R. Wineberg of Sioux Falls, S. Dakota, emerges from the Fortress "Thundermug" which has been to Berlin three times in four days. ASH265809 10
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Thundermug
  • Unit: 305th Bomb Group 364th Bomb Squadron