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"Lead crew on bombing mission to Kiel, Germany, pose in front of Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" 'Jersey Bounce'. 303rd Bomb Group, England. 19 May 1943." Rear L-R: S/Sgt Emile V Bitter Jr, Capt Paul G Moore, 1Lt William J Anderson, Capt Kirk R Mitchell, 1Lt Richard R Hopper, Capt Robert J Nolan. Front L-R: T/Sgt Roy J Hively, S/Sgt James Patton Goff, S/Sgt Frank M Mathews, S/Sgt Allerton F Meddaugh, T/Sgt Milton Hamill.

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Units

Official emblem of the 303rd Bomb Group approved 7 November 1942.

303rd Bomb Group

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

People

Second Lieutenant William J Andersen, of the 303rd Bomb Group, smokes a cigar during a game of cards. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 9 Apr 1943.' [stamp] and '257542.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Formerly a bank clerk in New York, 2nd Lieut Willaim J. Andersen, whose home is with his parents at 49 Garden Street, Roslyn Htd, N.Y., has navigated his plane in 17 raids on the Hun.This has gained him the Air Medal and 2 Clusters at the

William J Anderson

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-726970
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

Emile V Bitter

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 34235842
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner
Staff Sergeant James Patton Goffe of the 303rd Bomb Group mends Staff Sergeant Lawrence W. Isham's trousers. Passed for publication 9 Apr 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Sewing session at an American airfield in Britain. On left is S/Sgt. Lawrence W. Isham, aged 21, of Watertown, New York, R.2., a gunner with the U.S. Army Air Force. He has been on 14 raids and has won the Air Medal. His mother, Mrs. Cora Isham lives at Watertown. Sergt. Isham, who was educated at Copenhagen Central School, Copenhagen,

James P Goff

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 14078914
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner
Technical Sergeant Milton Hamil, a radio operator and gunner of the 303rd Bomb Group, writes a letter home. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 9 Apr 1943. [stamp] and ‘257528.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '"They can't stop us; we'll be home soon," is the cheerful message written to his mother at 79, Commercial St., Lynn, Mass., by T/Sgt. ( Radio operator and Gunner) Milton Hamill. Although only 19 and a student at Lynn Classic

Milton Hamill

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 11030894
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator Gunner
Technical Sergeant Roy Jackson Hively, a flight engineer of the 303rd Bomb Group, enjoys a cup of tea. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Public Affairs Ltd' [stamp], 'Passed for Publicatio 9 Apr 1943.' [stamp] and '257538.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '"As soon as we beat the hell out of these Nazis I'll be home" declares 20 year old T/Sergt. Roy Jackson Hively, of Columbia City, Indiana. He is serving as a gunner with the U.S. Army Air Force in Britain, has been on 16 raids, and holds the

Roy J Hively

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 15058728
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Flight Engineer; Top Turret Gunner

Aircraft

41-24539

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Jersey Bounce
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron

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