FRE 1843
IMAGEPrivate 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. Image stamped on reverse: 'Planet News.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 12 Feb 1944.' [stamp] and '304562.' [Censor no.] Printed caption attached to the reverse: '"G.I. Jane" Liberator bamed by WAC. 'Photo shows: P.F.C. Emma Utter , WAC, of Sogola, Michigan, watched by the ground crew of the Liberator "G.I. Jane" puts the finishing touches to the WAC insignia of the bomber. Gai February 12th, 1944 PW.'[caption]. ' LC..8' [ written annotation]. 'Passed for publication Feb 1944'[stamp]. Handwritten caption on reverse: ' 2AD HQs WAC helps name 392 BG B-24 honouring WACS Emma Utter. Headline of press story: '"GI JANE" LIBERATOR NAMED BY BY WAC.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- 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
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: Women's Army Corps Headquarters (2nd Air Division)
- Service Numbers: A-601474
- Highest Rank: Private First Class
- Role/Job: Women's Army Corps
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: Pallas Athene
- Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 578th Bomb Squadron