FRE 4156

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Personnel of the 303rd Bomb Group watch comedian Bob Hope perform during his tour of American airfields. A censor has obscured the buildings in the background. Passed as censored 18 Jul 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Bob Hope Entertains The American Air Force In Britain. Bob Hope, the famous American comedian, with Frances Langford, his blonde partner, are touring American airfields in Britain to entertain American personnel. Photo Shows:- American Air Force personnel crowded around Bob Hope as he entertained them on an American airfield in Britain. SEA July 15th 1943. PN.' On reverse: Ministry of Information, Planet News, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

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Units

Official emblem of the 303rd Bomb Group approved 7 November 1942.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Comedian Bob Hope in the cockpit of a B-17 Flying Fortress, during a visit to the 94th Bomb Group.
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Civilian
  • Nationality: American

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection