FRE 4159
IMAGEStaff Sergeant William W. Fleming, waist gunner of the 303rd Bomb Group wakes up. Molesworth, England, 6 July 1943. See more at : http://www.303rdbga.com/pp-fleming-dressing-for-mission.html Passed for publication 18 Jul 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'How An American Airman Dresses For A High Altitude Bombing Flight. The equipment of the American airman is the best of its kind and special precautions are taken so that he receives adequate protection in high altitudes. The airman shown in these pictures is St. Sgt. William W. Fleming of Wenkings, Kentucky, waist gunner on "Flack Wolf", a Flying Fortress bomber which has taken part in a number of operations. 1-2. The airman is wakened. His clothing and other equipment is ready besides his bed so that no time is lost. SEA July 16th 1943 PN.' On reverse: Planet News, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 427th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 13033168
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
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