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B-17 42-38206 "Thundermug"

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Lieutenant John R Winberg of the 305th Bomb Group climbs into a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-38205) nicknamed "Thundermug". Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 10 Mar 1944.' [stamp] and '310547.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '"THUNDERMUG" MAKES THREE BERLIN TRIPS. Associated Press Photo Shows: Lt. John R. Wineberg of Sioux Falls, S. Dakota, emerges from the Fortress "Thundermug" which has been to Berlin three times in four days. ASH265809 10

42-38206

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Thundermug
  • Unit: 305th Bomb Group 364th Bomb Squadron

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Date:
ContributorLucy May
ChangesChanges to caption
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Corrected aircraft serial number 42-29670 to 42-38206 using other photos of 42-38206 for comparison.
See also: http://305thbombgroup.com/305th%20Aircraft%204.html

Date:
ContributorYorkshireman
ChangesCreated entry with collection, caption and aircraft associations
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Yorkshireman