FRE 1289
IMAGEA bomber crew of the 305th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Rigor Mortis". Image stamped on reverse: "Associated Press."[stamp], 'Passed for publication 12 Jun 1943.' [stamp] and '269268.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '"RIGOR MORTIS" CARRIES LIVE BOMBS AFTER RAID. Associated Press Photo shows: The full crew of the "Rigor Mortis" at their base after their return from Wilhelmhaven Friday, June 11. Front row, left to right: Sgt. William Mooney, Chicago; Sgt. Bernard M Knight, Pittsburgh, PA; Sgt. Frank Brinski, Pittsburgh, PS; Sgt. Peter Hnatuick, Hazelton, PA; Sgt. Anley Farmworth, Bakersfield, Calif; (second row): Capt Smith; 1/Lt. FL McIntyre, Reno, Nevada; 2/Lt. Howard Gardener; 2/Lt. Roger Moran, Hornell, NY and Sgt. JK Kunz.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 305th Bomb Group
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 305th Bomb Group 366th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 305th Bomb Group 366th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Rigor Mortis
- Unit: 305th Bomb Group 366th Bomb Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield