A bomber crew of the 303rd Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "The Eight Ball". Printed caption on reverse: 'U.S. Official Photograph. No. USB 228 Distributed by the Ministry of Information. U.S. Airmen back from first U.S.A.A.F. raid on Germany. On January 27th 1943, U.S. Airmen made their first raid on Germany, flying in Fortress Bombers, they made a heavy daylight attack on Wilhelmshaven naval base. This picture was taken after their return to their base in Britain. Photo shows: Crew of the Flying Fortress "The Eight Ball", just after the first raid over Germany by U.S. Bombers. (First row left to right), T/Sgt. Donald R. Richardson, Radio Operator, Larussell, MO., S/Sgt. Houston S. Brown,, right waist gunner, of Van Neys, Calif., S/Sgt. Theron S. Tupper, left waist gunner, of St. Johns, Miss;. (Top row left to right) S.Sgt. John A. Garriott, ball turret gunner, of Matheson, Col.; Second Lieut. Jack W. Mathis, Bomabardire, San Angelo, Texas; S/Sgt. Calvin H. Owen, tail gunner, of Union Star, MO.; T/Sgt. Eldon W. Audiss, top turret gunner, of Endeavor, Wisc.; Second Lieut. Jesse H. Elliot, Navigator, Jackville, Fla.; Second Lieut. Joseph E. Trouan, co-pilot, who acted as photographer, Bison, Okla.; and First Lt. Harold L. Stouse, pilot, of Spokane, Washington. USB 228'