UPL 38476

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"After a bomber crew has completed a tour of operational flights, a new crew is brought in to give the old crew a rest. Pictured here is the new crew of the Boeing B-17 "Hells Angels" at their base at Moleworth, England." Rear L-R: 1Lt William J Monahan, 2Lt Martin Lee "Pete" Clark, 2Lt William Patrick Maher, 2Lt Walter Hargrove, T/Sgt Marion D. Ignaczewski. Front L-R: T/Sgt Frank Kimotek, S/Sgt Walter Gasser, S/Sgt Alfred R Buinicky, S/Sgt James H. Comer Jr, S/Sgt David M Miller.

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A bomber crew of the 303rd Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Hell's Angels". Passed for publication 18 Jul 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Crew Of "Hell's Angels". Photo Shows:- The crew of the Flying Fortress bomber "Hell's Angels" - left to right (standing) Lieut. Joy, co-pilot of former crew and now temporary pilot of new crew; Lieut. W.J. Monahan, of Dorchester, Mass, new pilot; Lieut. Martin L. Clark, co-pilot, of Dallas, Texas; Lieut. William P. Maher of Manchester, N.H., navi
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-734678
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier
A bomber crew of the 303rd Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Hell's Angels". Passed for publication 18 Jul 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Crew Of "Hell's Angels". Photo Shows:- The crew of the Flying Fortress bomber "Hell's Angels" - left to right (standing) Lieut. Joy, co-pilot of former crew and now temporary pilot of new crew; Lieut. W.J. Monahan, of Dorchester, Mass, new pilot; Lieut. Martin L. Clark, co-pilot, of Dallas, Texas; Lieut. William P. Maher of Manchester, N.H., navi
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32269483
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Engineer
Technical Sergeant Frank Kimotek, radio operator of the 303rd Bomb Group in position inside his B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 18 Jul 1943. On reverse: 'Photo Shows:- Radio operator Technical Sergeant Frank Kimotek of Hell's Angels. SEA July 17th 1943 PN.' Planet News Ltd, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 35301960
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 11039617 and O-797343
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Navigator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 6666670
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

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