Mister the dog
Mascot
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FRE 9719
Sergeant Harold Rogers of the 401st Bomb Group with his dog mascot "Mister", in the waist gun position of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Un Petit Peu". Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for publication 2 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '30195.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'US ARMY OFFICIAL PHOTO. This dog "Mister" belongs to Sgt Harold Rogers, of Miami, Okla, in the US Army 8th Air Force. "Mister" has already been in five missions, including the raid on Huls, German. He rides in tail of plane- a Fortress called "Un Petit Peu"- with his master. His master designed the respirator worn by the dog.'
Roger Freeman Collection
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment