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Colonel Maurice A. Preston talks to a bomber crew of the 379th Bomb Group, led by Major William C Sipes, after a mission in their B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Ragin' Red", 1 Jan 1944. Passed for publication 1 Jan 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'Photo Shows:- Colonel Maurice A. Preston, of Tulare, California, C.O. of the bomb group, on left, greeting the leader of the group, Major William C. Sipes, of Tuscan, Arizona (third from right) and other members of his crew after the mission. On right, Major Ralph E. Wise, of Rochester, Minnesota, the flight-surgeon who accompanied the crew as observer; third from left, Captain Frank N. Ashley, of St. Paul, Minnesota, co-pilot; second from left, Lt. Charles A. Moore, of Lewisville, Texas, tail gunner; and Captain Joseph G. Wall, of Lynn, Mass., navigator, and Captain Edwin H. Millson, of Seattle, Washington, bombardier. And. January 1st, 1944. PN.' Censor no: 298289. On reverse: Planet News and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

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Units

The insignia of the 379th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Colonel Maurice A. Preston talks to a bomber crew of the 379th Bomb Group, led by Major William C Sipes, after a mission in their B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Ragin' Red", 1 Jan 1944. Passed for publication 1 Jan 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'Photo Shows:- Colonel Maurice A. Preston, of Tulare, California, C.O. of the bomb group, on left, greeting the leader of the group, Major William C. Sipes, of Tuscan, Arizona (third from right) and other members of his crew after the mission. On right, Major
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 379th Bomb Group 526th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
Ed Millson a bombardier of the 379th Bomb Group after a mission, 8 August 1944. Official caption on image: "(GPR-201-1-379)(8-8-44)." Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Ed Millson. Back from Germany. 8-8-44, 273.'
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 379th Bomb Group 526th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-729477
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Squadron Bombardier
Lieutenant Lester A. Gibson, Colonle Maurice A. Preston and Major Otis E Parks of the 379th Bomb Group enjoy a meal after returning from a mission. Handwritten caption on reverse: '47.' . Censor no: 298752. On reverse: Associated Press [Stamp]. Printed caption on reverse: 'THE LEADERS TALK IT OVER. Associated Press Photo Shows: The leaders of yesterday's ( January 4) raid on Germany - Berlin Radio said that Kiel was the target - Exchange experiences as they enjoy a hot meal on their return. They are (Left
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 379th Bomb Group 524th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: General
  • Role/Job: Commanding Officer
Colonel Maurice A. Preston talks to a bomber crew of the 379th Bomb Group, led by Major William C Sipes, after a mission in their B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Ragin' Red", 1 Jan 1944. Passed for publication 1 Jan 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'Photo Shows:- Colonel Maurice A. Preston, of Tulare, California, C.O. of the bomb group, on left, greeting the leader of the group, Major William C. Sipes, of Tuscan, Arizona (third from right) and other members of his crew after the mission. On right, Major
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 379th Bomb Group 526th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-661981
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Operations Officer; Commanding Officer
Colonel Maurice A. Preston talks to a bomber crew of the 379th Bomb Group, led by Major William C Sipes, after a mission in their B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Ragin' Red", 1 Jan 1944. Passed for publication 1 Jan 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'Photo Shows:- Colonel Maurice A. Preston, of Tulare, California, C.O. of the bomb group, on left, greeting the leader of the group, Major William C. Sipes, of Tuscan, Arizona (third from right) and other members of his crew after the mission. On right, Major
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 379th Bomb Group Headquarters (379th Bomb Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-381064
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Group Surgeon

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection