FRE 1132
IMAGELieutenant John R Wineberg of the 305th Bomb Group climbs into a 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 '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 10344EM. '
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 305th Bomb Group
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Thundermug
- Unit: 305th Bomb Group 364th Bomb Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield