FRE 741

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Master Sergeant Boyles, a waist gunner of the 92nd Bomb Group in position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for publication 4 Sep 1942' [stamp]. '219841'[Censor no]. Printed caption on reverse: 'For first publication in Morning Papers on Monday Sept 7th. WHERE'S THOSE NAZIS ? New York Times Photo shows Master Sgt. Boyles of Leaksvilles, North Carolina, stands between belts of cannon bullets ready for action aboard a Flying Fortress which is based in an all-American air station "Somewhere in England" Neg No. F. 7925 XCD 4.9.42.'

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Units

The insignia of the 92nd Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Master Sergeant Boyles, a waist gunner of the 92nd Bomb Group in position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for publication 4 Sep 1942' [stamp]. '219841'[Censor no]. Printed caption on reverse: 'For first publication in Morning Papers on Monday Sept 7th. WHERE'S THOSE NAZIS ? New York Times Photo shows Master Sgt. Boyles of Leaksvilles, North Carolina, stands between belts of cannon bullets ready for action aboard a Flying Fortress which is based in an all-American air stati
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 92nd Bomb Group 327th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Master Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection