FRE 3859

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Corporal Saul Polson of the 94th Bomb Group adjusts identification models of US Army Air Force aircraft inside the crew reading room at Bury St. Edmunds (Rougham). Printed caption on reverse of print: 'Crew Reading Room At U.S. Air Base. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Cpl. Saul Polson, 84 West Cedar Street, Boston, Mass., arranges a model plane display in front of a "Shadow Box" that he designed, both of which are used to teach plane identification. The cutouts in the shadow box are of the P-47 Thunderbolt fighter. IRV 263179. 13-12-43-J.' On reverse: Associated Press and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

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A bomber crew of the 94th Bomb Group stand with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30200) nicknamed "Slo Time Sally" and a bomb inscribed 'Special delivery to Hitler'. Inscription on bomb reads: 'Special delivery to Hitler, From Peggy of St. Louis.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection