FRE 651
IMAGEThe Church Army mobile canteen greets personnel of the 44th Bomb Group on their return from a mission. The B-24D Liberator, 41-23816, named, Black Jack, is visible in the background. 2 March 1943. Image stamped on reverse : "London News Agency." [stamp] "Passed for publication 2 Mar 1943." [stamp] - Printed caption on reverse : "Canteens greet U.S.A. Airmen. The U.S.A. Airmen at an aerodrome in Eastern England, are greeted by the Church Army Mobile canteens, after returning from raids over enemy territory. The canteens used are the gifts of Americans through the British War Relief Society, thus Americans are helping us to look after their sons. Photo shows: U.S.A. Airmen round the canteen in front of their planes. XZ. SUPPLI U.S.A.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: - Black Jack
- Unit: 44th Bomb Group 68th Bomb Squadron