FRE 4213

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Ground crewmen of the 303rd Bomb Group work on an engine. A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24561) is visible in the background. Passed for publication 30 Aug 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '27-8-43.' On reverse: US Army Press Censor ETO [Stamp].
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Ground crewmen of the 303rd Bomb Group work on an engine. A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24561) is visible in the background. Passed for publication 30 Aug 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '27-8-43.' On reverse: US Army Press Censor ETO [Stamp].

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Official emblem of the 303rd Bomb Group approved 7 November 1942.

303rd Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

Ground crew work of the 303rd Bomb Group work on the engines of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "The Duchess". Passed for publication 20 Jan 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'Famous Fortresses. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Ground crewmen at work on the Fortress "Duchess", which has already been on 50 missions over enemy territory. They are (left to right, lower): Sgt. Clyde L. Dewald, of 200 E Union St., Schnykill Haven, Penn.; and Sgt. James C. Hicks, of Rowtob, Henderson, K.Y.; (Upper) Cpl. Charles

41-24561

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: The Duchess, Sure Stuff
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 359th Bomb Squadron

Revisions

Date: 8 Sep 2014 15:46:37
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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection