FRE 4412
IMAGE![Captain McKay of the 306th Bomb Group, in the cockpit of his B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 2 Feb 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'American Airmen Who Made First Daylight Raid On Germany. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Capt. McKay, who led the Fortresses on the bombing raid on Wilhelmshaven. TET 254774. 1-2-43.' On reverse: Associated Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/wysiwyg_x2/public/freeman/media-407833.jpg.webp?itok=T9o5eF-t)
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Captain McKay of the 306th Bomb Group, in the cockpit of his B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 2 Feb 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'American Airmen Who Made First Daylight Raid On Germany. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Capt. McKay, who led the Fortresses on the bombing raid on Wilhelmshaven. TET 254774. 1-2-43.' On reverse: Associated Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 306th Bomb Group 368th Bomb Squadron 423rd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Pilot / Squadron Commander