FRE 1108

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Bomber crewmen of the 303rd Bomb Group read a newspaper by the wheel of their B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 25 Jan 1943.' [stamp] and '245302.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse has been damaged, what remains reads: '"HOW THE BOYS LIVE AND WORK AT FLYING FORTRESS STATION IN ENGLAND. Wide World Photo shows: Two members of a Fortress Crew read the latest News from home in "THE STARS AND STRIPES", Daily Newspaper published in London
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Bomber crewmen of the 303rd Bomb Group read a newspaper by the wheel of their B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 25 Jan 1943.' [stamp] and '245302.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse has been damaged, what remains reads: '"HOW THE BOYS LIVE AND WORK AT FLYING FORTRESS STATION IN ENGLAND. Wide World Photo shows: Two members of a Fortress Crew read the latest News from home in "THE STARS AND STRIPES", Daily Newspaper published in London for U.S. service men on war duty in the European theatre of operations and ... at all army and Air Corps stations in Britain. Men shown here are Sgt. Joseph Worth-... 62, Pene Boulevard, E. Lansdowne, PA. ... and (Standing) and Staff Sgt. Henry H. ... 317 South Marsifield Chicago. Ill.'

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Units

Official emblem of the 303rd Bomb Group approved 7 November 1942.

303rd Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Bomber crewmen of the 303rd Bomb Group read a newspaper by the wheel of their B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 25 Jan 1943.' [stamp] and '245302.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse has been damaged, what remains reads: '"HOW THE BOYS LIVE AND WORK AT FLYING FORTRESS STATION IN ENGLAND. Wide World Photo shows: Two members of a Fortress Crew read the latest News from home in "THE STARS AND STRIPES", Daily Newspaper published in London

Joseph G Worthington

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 359th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 13043537
  • Highest Rank: Corporal
  • Role/Job: G/P

Aircraft

Ground crew work of the 303rd Bomb Group work on the engines of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "The Duchess". Passed for publication 20 Jan 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'Famous Fortresses. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Ground crewmen at work on the Fortress "Duchess", which has already been on 50 missions over enemy territory. They are (left to right, lower): Sgt. Clyde L. Dewald, of 200 E Union St., Schnykill Haven, Penn.; and Sgt. James C. Hicks, of Rowtob, Henderson, K.Y.; (Upper) Cpl. Charles

41-24561

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: The Duchess, Sure Stuff
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 359th Bomb Squadron

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The men are Sgt Joseph G. Worthington (seated) and S/Sgt Harry H. Hofreiter. The B-17 with the wheel art is B-17F #41-24561 359BS (BN-T) THE DUCHESS. Both men were on her ground crew at the time of this photo.

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection