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Personnel 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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Personnel of the 305th Bomb Group return to base following a mission in their 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 '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/Sg
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 305th Bomb Group 364th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 16142223
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: waist gunner
Personnel of the 305th Bomb Group return to base following a mission in their 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 '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/Sg
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Civilian
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 305th Bomb Group

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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

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42-38206 WF-K "Thundermug"

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection