FRE 919

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Lieutenant G.L. Jackson of the 301st Bomb Group enjoys refreshments from the YMCA Tea Car, from the cockpit of his A-20 Havoc nicknamed "Texas Steer". Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright YMCA.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 7 Sept 1942.' [stamp], 'USA (BRI CCC: EAT.' [written annotation] and '220105.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Lt G L Jackson,of Corpus Christi,Texas ,pilot of this U.S Army Air Corps Boston bomber-now in action against the Nazis-reaches out for a cup of tea from an American-donated YMCA Tea Car. Painted on the bombers fuselage is the "Texas Steer"- emblem of the University of Texas.'

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Units

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection