FRE 4203

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Two airmen of the 303rd Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 14 Dec 1942. Handwritten caption on reverse: '303BG.' Printed caption attached: 'EH/HA. The Great Flying Fortresses Of The U.S. In Great Britain. These 'Battleships' of the air have been putting splendid work in both daylight [and] night raids over enemy territory. Photo shows:- Members of the crew of the Flying Fortresses get ready for one of their sweeps. Fox, Dec 42.' On reverse: 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

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection