FRE 9752
IMAGELieutenant-General Jacob L. Devers and Major General Ira C Eaker watch a B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-A, serial number 41-24485) nicknamed "Memphis Belle" of the 91st Bomb Group leave Bassingbourn on its return to the USA. Image stamped on reverse: 'Central Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 10 Jun 1943.' [stamp] and '268680.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Not For Publication Before 00.30 June 10th. Flying Fortress Returns To U.S.A. After 25 Operations. June 1943. At an 8th Army Air Station somewhere in England, Lt.-Gen. Jacob L. Devers, and Major-General Ira. C. Eaker, bidded fare-well to the Flying Fortress "Memphis Belle" which is returning to the United States after completing 25 missions over enemy territory. The crew will instruct airmen back home, who will follow in their footsteps in the great Allied Air Offensives against the enemy. Picture shows - General Devers, left and Major General Eaker, watching the departure of the machine.'
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: Headquarters Squadron (VIII Bomber Command) Headquarters (Eighth Air Force) United States Army Forces in the British Isles
- Service Numbers: O-7478
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant General
- Role/Job: Commanding General, 8th Air Force
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Memphis Belle
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield