Staff Sergeant David Cole of the 385th Bomb Group, with the tail gun of his B-17 Flying Fortress, 6 November 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '6-11-43. 130. David Cole, 385 BG.' Printed caption on reverse: U.S. AIR FORCE IN GREAT DAYLIGHT OFFENSIVE ON EUROPE. The great daylight offensive against Europe continues, targets in Germany, France and Belgium being attacked by great formations of bombers and fighters from the U.S. Army Air Force and the R.A.F. PHOTO SHOWS: Staff Sgt. David J. Cole, 48 year old Gunner and formerly a taxi driver in Portland, Oregon, after returning from the great raid on the Ruhr. Sgt. Cole has five stars on the Victory Ribbon for major engagements, and served with the artillery during the last war. NC. 6th Nov. 1943. PE. Censor no: 291702. On reverse: US Army Censor and Planet News Ltd [Stamps].