Charles F Prosser

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Sergeant Charles Francis Prosser of the 303rd Bomb Group, examines the engine of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 16 Dec 1942. Printed caption on reverse: 'Sgt. Charles Francis Prosser of the Air Corps is finding life a bit different. He used to be a farmhand at Wheaton, Ill., but now his job is dealing with aircraft engines. Sgt. Prosser is 24, and unmarried. He told the cameramen - "Tell everyone I'm well and happy and hope everyone at home enjoys the Christmas and New Year celebrations. O

media-407545.jpg FRE 4176 Sergeant Charles Francis Prosser of the 303rd Bomb Group, examines the engine of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 16 Dec 1942. Printed caption on reverse: 'Sgt. Charles Francis Prosser of the Air Corps is finding life a bit different. He used to be a farmhand at Wheaton, Ill., but now his job is dealing with aircraft engines. Sgt. Prosser is 24, and unmarried. He told the cameramen - "Tell everyone I'm well and happy and hope everyone at home enjoys the Christmas and New Year celebrations. O.P.S. Sgt. Prosser on a ladder, working on an aircraft engine.' On reverse: Current Affairs Ltd, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps]. Roger Freeman Collection

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Object Number - FRE 4176 - Sergeant Charles Francis Prosser of the 303rd Bomb Group, examines the engine of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 16 Dec 1942. Printed...