B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 306th Bomb Group fly in formation during a medal ceremony for Staff Sergeant Maynard Smith. Passed for publication 16 Jul 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'A.35961. Highest American Award For Gunner. Mr. Stimson, U.S.A. War Minister, visited a Fortress Aerodrome in England, where he decorated S/Sgt. Maynard Smith with the Congressional Medal of Honour, for conspicuous gallantry when he fought a fire when his plane caught fire during a raid on St. Nazaire. Photo shows: Fortresses in flight over the aerodrome.' On reverse: US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].