FRE 1144
IMAGEA bomber crew of the 306th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24486) nicknamed "Man O' War". Image stamped on reverse: 'London News Agency.' [stamp], ' Passed for Publication 5 Nov 1942.' [stamp] amd '230950.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'A FLYING WINNER Members of the crew of a U.S.A Flying Fortress (whose pilot comes form Kentucky) have hit upon the idea of naming their ship "Man O" War" after this famous American racehorse.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Man O War
- Unit: 306th Bomb Group 367th Bomb Squadron