FRE 4956
IMAGESergeant Edward Malinowski and Corporal James H. Sarles of the 385th Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30251) nicknamed "Piccadilly Queen". Passed for publication 10 Oct 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '230251.' Printed caption on reverse: 'Flying Fortresses In Combat Missions Over Europe. Picture Shows:- Sgt. Edward Malinowski, of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Cpl. James H. Sarles, New Albany, Indiana, in front of "Piccadilly Queen" piloted by Capt. Harold L. Jordan, Crossett, Arkansas. U.S. Pool/SG/H. Keystone 45.' Censor no: 2875**. On reverse: US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Piccadilly Queen
- Unit: 385th Bomb Group 549th Bomb Squadron