FRE 1116
IMAGEPersonnel of the 305th Bomb Group return to base following a mission in their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-38206) nicknamed "Thundermug". 42-38206 WF-K "Thundermug" Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 10 Mar 1944.' [stamp] and '310548.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'GUNNERS LEAVING THE THUNDERMUG AFTER BERLIN MISSION. Associated Press Photo shows L to R Pte. James R Smith, Feoria, Ill., Ball-turrent Gunner, S/Sgt. Herbert F. Kuban, Cleveland Ohio, Tail-gunner and T/Sgt. Ted Micci, of Joliet, Ill, Radio-operator and gunner, leaving the Fortress "Thundermug" after Berlin mission. ASH265811. 0344em.'
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 305th Bomb Group 364th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16142223
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: waist gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Civilian
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 305th Bomb Group
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Thundermug
- Unit: 305th Bomb Group 364th Bomb Squadron