James R Smith

Civilian
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 media-378982.jpg FRE 1116 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.' Roger Freeman Collection

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Object Number - FRE 1116 - Personnel of the 305th Bomb Group return to base following a mission in their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-38206) nicknamed "Thundermug"....

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Units served with

Unofficial emblem, 305th Bomb Group.

305th Bomb Group

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

Aircraft

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

42-38206

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Thundermug
  • Unit: 305th Bomb Group 364th Bomb Squadron

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305th Bomb Group Roster / Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia

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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

Object number: FRE 1116 - Personnel of the 305th Bomb Group return to base...