FRE 4959
IMAGESergeant Donald R. Cuble and Staff Sergeant Engbert M. Patterson of the 385th Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Ground Hog". Passed for publication 10 Oct 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Flying Fortresses In Combat Missions Over Europe. Picture Shows:- Bomber "Ground Hog", is being checked up by two mechanics: Sgt. Donald R. Cuble, Bequet Lakes, Minn., and S/Sgt. Engbert M Patterson, Newell, Iowa. "Ground Hog" is the ship of 1/Lt. J. Ink, Cleveland, Ohio. U.S. Pool/SG/H. Keystone 41.' Censor no: 287585. 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: The Ground Hog
- Unit: 385th Bomb Group 549th Bomb Squadron