FRE 3497
IMAGEPrivate First Class Merer "Junior"of the 91st Bomb Group paints on the nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-G, serial number 42-5069) nicknamed "Our Gang". Passed for publication 1 Feb 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Appears to [be] 25069 DF-G.' Printed caption on reverse: 'Some of the airmen from America who are taking part in the daily raids on enemy occupied territory and Germany, in their giant high altitude aircraft, the "Flying Fortress", capable of carrying a 10,000 pound bomb load.' Printed caption also attached: 'Photo shows - 'Junior' P.F.C. Merer (Winona, Minnesota) painting Gremlins on nose of his Fortress.' On reverse: US Army Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamp]. Print No: 246361
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Our Gang
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron