FRE 4159

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Staff 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

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

People

Staff Sergeant William W. Fleming of the 303rd Bomb Group cleans and inspects a belt of ammunition. A censor has obscured the insignia on Fleming's jacket. Passed as censored 9 Apr 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Going straight from School into the Air Force S/Sgt. (Gunner) Wm. W. Fleming, of Jenkins, Kentucky, has already taken part in 10 raids on Jerry and won the Air Medal and Oak Leaf Cluster. Only 20 years of age, he is married and has one child. "I'd like to see everyone back home," he says, "but
  • 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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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection