FRE 1152
IMAGE![A radio operator of the 306th Bomb Group in position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Not to be published.' [stamp], '246555.' [Censor no.] A printed caption was attached to the reverse of the image, however this has been removed.](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/wysiwyg_x2/public/freeman/media-379018.jpg.webp?itok=t0lJcew6)
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A radio operator of the 306th Bomb Group in position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Not to be published.' [stamp], '246555.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on the reverse of the image: 'AMERICAN AIRMEN WHO MADE FIRST DAYLIGHT RAID ON GERMANY. Associated Press photo shows: Radio operator Tech. Sgt Robert A. Siavage of Eynon Penn. Checking over the radio of his fortress. TET 254770 1243f.' [caption].
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
![A radio operator of the 306th Bomb Group in position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Not to be published.' [stamp], '246555.' [Censor no.] A printed caption was attached to the reverse of the image, however this has been removed.](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-379018.jpg.webp?itok=uuLOTe-b)
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 306th Bomb Group 367th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 13025875
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator Gunner
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Contributorgeneral ira snapsorter
ChangesChanges to caption
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Addition of caption from reverse of photograph.