FRE 10153

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Two Private First Class servicemen, Andy Sarantakes from Boston, Massachusetts on the left, and Albert W. Silbowitz from Brooklyn, New York on the right, have a small break while repairing 447th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortresses. Passed for publication 10 Mar 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'First Aid For Fortress Casualties. MB/Hess. Photo Shows:- (Left to right): PFC Andy Sarantakes, (Boston, Mass.) and PFC Albert W. Silbowitz (Brooklyn, N.Y.) get a slack moment, while repairing damaged Fortresses. Fox Photos: 10th March, 1944. 22.' Censor no: 310610. On reverse: Fox Photos, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

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Units

The insignia of the 447th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection