FRE 4821

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Lieutenant Mary Churchill cleans Coca-Cola off of Colonel Harry Lebar, commanding officer of the 381st Bomb Group after she christened a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Stage Door Canteen", 21 April 1944. Passed for publication 21 Apr 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'For Publication In Evening Papers Of Monday 24.4.44. Mary Churchill Christens U.S. Bomber. Mary Churchil, the youngest daughter of the Prime Minister, today christened a U.S. bomber "Stage Door Canteen". She was accompanied by Vivian Leigh, Lawrence Olivier and several other well-known screen stars. Photo Shows:- Lt. Mary Churchill wipes the uniform of Colonel Harry Lebar, the post commander, after the bottle of Coca-Cola used for the christening ceremony splashed him. ABS/Hel. Keystone 474305.' On reverse: Keystone Press Agency [Stamp].

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Units

The insignia of the 381st Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Lieutenant Mary Churchill cleans Coca-Cola off of Colonel Harry Lebar, commanding officer of the 381st Bomb Group after she christened a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Stage Door Canteen", 21 April 1944. Passed for publication 21 Apr 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'For Publication In Evening Papers Of Monday 24.4.44. Mary Churchill Christens U.S. Bomber. Mary Churchil, the youngest daughter of the Prime Minister, today christened a U.S. bomber "Stage Door Canteen". She was accompanied by Vivian Leigh,
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: British
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 381st Bomb Group Headquarters (381st Bomb Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-21388
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Commanding Officer

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Stage Door Canteen
  • Unit: 381st Bomb Group 535th Bomb Squadron

Revisions

Date:
ContributorAl_Skiff
ChangesChanges to place associations and aircraft associations
Sources

Roger Freeman Photo.

Date:
ContributorAAM
ChangesAAM ingest
Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection