FRE 941

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Private First Class Edward Boarders of the 303rd Bomb Group plays American Football on the runway of Molesworth air base. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 16 Dec 1942.' [stamp] and '238742.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'During an off-duty spell at his airfield in England PFC Edward J Borders takes a hefty kick at a football. Aged 22, and a press operator, Borders home is 5920 W 59th St Chicago.'

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Units

Official emblem of the 303rd Bomb Group approved 7 November 1942.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Private First Class Edward Boarders of the 303rd Bomb Group plays American Football on the runway of Molesworth air base. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 16 Dec 1942.' [stamp] and '238742.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'During an off-duty spell at his airfield in England PFC Edward J Borders takes a hefty kick at a football. Aged 22, and a press operator, Borders home is 5920 W 59th St Chicago.'
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 427th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 36315305
  • Highest Rank: Private
  • Role/Job: Ground Crew

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection