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First Lieutenant Chester Doron and Second Lieutenant William Wheeler of the 385th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Mr Smith". Passed for publication 10 Oct 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Flying Fortresses In Combat Missions Over Europe. Picture Shows:- Pilot-1/Lt. Chester Doron, Rochester, N.Y., and co-pilot, 2nd Lt. William Wheeler, Syracuse, N.Y., with their ship "Mr Smith" which was named in honor of the average American Smith. Both of them have been awarded the Air Medal for "meritorious" service in numerous missions over Germany and occupied Europe. U.S. Pool/SG/H. Keystone 90.' Censor no: 287595. On reverse: US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

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Units

The insignia of the 385th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

First Lieutenant Chester Doron and Second Lieutenant William Wheeler of the 385th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Mr Smith". Passed for publication 10 Oct 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Flying Fortresses In Combat Missions Over Europe. Picture Shows:- Pilot-1/Lt. Chester Doron, Rochester, N.Y., and co-pilot, 2nd Lt. William Wheeler, Syracuse, N.Y., with their ship "Mr Smith" which was named in honor of the average American Smith. Both of them have been awarded the Air Medal for "
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 385th Bomb Group
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
First Lieutenant Chester Doron and Second Lieutenant William Wheeler of the 385th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Mr Smith". Passed for publication 10 Oct 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Flying Fortresses In Combat Missions Over Europe. Picture Shows:- Pilot-1/Lt. Chester Doron, Rochester, N.Y., and co-pilot, 2nd Lt. William Wheeler, Syracuse, N.Y., with their ship "Mr Smith" which was named in honor of the average American Smith. Both of them have been awarded the Air Medal for "
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 381st Bomb Group 534th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 11029703
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection