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Corporal Hazel Bliss of the Women's Army Corps with a bomber crew of the 392nd Bomb Group and a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-50505) nicknamed "Pallas Athene- The GI Jane". Image stamped on reverse: 'Planet News.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 12 Feb 1944.' [stamp] and '304565.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '"GI JANE" LIBERATOR NAMBED BY WAC. Photo shows: 'Standing with some of the crew of the Liberator "GI JANE", Cpl Hazel Bliss, WAC, of Portland, Oregon, gives the "OK" sign after naming the bomber. The full crew of "GI JANE" are- 2nd Lt Neely Young, of Marshall St, Lexington, Va, pilot. 2nd Lt John J Goodwin, of Glove, Arizona, co-pilot. 2nd Lt Ray J Dunphy, 533 North St, NW Warren, Ohio, Navigator. 2nd lt Robert B Cunningham, 76 Surrey-lane, riveredge, NJ, bombardier. S/Sgt William F Triplett, 1311 Willow St , Martinez, California, engineer. S/Sgt Pedrom J Garcia, 112 Luna St, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Radio operator. Sgt Jefferson D Ross, of Weiser, Idaho, Ball-turret gunner . Sgt John J Hickey, 6114 7th Ave, Brooklyn NY, tail gunner. S/Sgt Ray S Teater, of RFD4, Box 16, Ellengrove, W VA, LW Gunner. and S/Sgt Clyde C Porter of Rt 7, Box 539, Tacoma, Washington, RW Gunner. Chaplain to the bomber group to which "GI JANE" belongs is Captain Paul A McDonough, of Manchester, New Hampshire. Gai February 12th 1944. PN.'

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Units

The insignia of the 392nd Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Private First Class Emma Utter of the Women's Army Corps paints the nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-50505) nicknamed "Pallas Athene- The GI Jane" of the 392nd Bomb Group. Passed for publication 12 Feb 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'A W.A.C. Christens A Liberator. To honour their khaki-klad sisters, the W.A.C.S. - members of the crew of a Liberator, operating from a British base, painted on their ship the W.A.C. insignia - the Greek Goddess of Wisdom, Pallas Athene and named the 'plane G
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: Women's Army Corps 2nd Air Division
  • Service Numbers: A-200081
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Women's Army Corps
Corporal Hazel Bliss of the Women's Army Corps with a bomber crew of the 392nd Bomb Group and a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-50505) nicknamed "Pallas Athene- The GI Jane". Passed for publication 12 Feb 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'A W.A.C. Christens A Liberator. To honour their khaki-klad sisters, the W.A.C.S. - members of the crew of a Liberator, operating from a British base, painted on their ship the W.A.C. insignia - the Greek Goddess of Wisdom, Pallas Athene and named the 'plane G.I. Jane.
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 392nd Bomb Group Headquarters (2nd Air Division)
  • Service Numbers: A-906563
  • Highest Rank: Corporal (RAF)
  • Role/Job: Switchboard Operator

Aircraft

Corporal Hazel Bliss of the Women's Army Corps with a bomber crew of the 392nd Bomb Group and a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-50505) nicknamed "Pallas Athene- The GI Jane". Image stamped on reverse: 'Planet News.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 12 Feb 1944.' [stamp] and '304565.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '"GI JANE" LIBERATOR NAMBED BY WAC. Photo shows: 'Standing with some of the crew of the Liberator "GI JANE", Cpl Hazel Bliss, WAC, of Portland, Oregon, gives the "OK" sign after namin
  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Pallas Athene
  • Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 578th Bomb Squadron

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection