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Sergeant Peter Varveris, a gunner of the 303rd Bomb Group, practices his shooting. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 16 Dec 1942. [stamp] and ‘238762.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: "YOU BUY THE BONDS - WE'LL KEEP 'EM FLYING". Peter Varveris spent the earlier part of his 22 years as a clerk in the Carnegie Ill. Steel Corporation. He is now a sergeant machine gunner in the Air Corps. The message he sends to his father, at 2249 East 61st Street, is that he is feeling fine and that the British people are treating him and his pals swell. In addition he suggests the best way the old man can help, as quoted above. O.P.S. Peter checking over his machine gun. 45a.'

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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

Sergeant Peter Varveris, a gunner of the 303rd Bomb Group, practices his shooting. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 16 Dec 1942. [stamp] and ‘238762.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: "YOU BUY THE BONDS - WE'LL KEEP 'EM FLYING". Peter Varveris spent the earlier part of his 22 years as a clerk in the Carnegie Ill. Steel Corporation. He is now a sergeant machine gunner in the Air Corps. The message he sends to his father, at 2249 E
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 359th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 16035088
  • Highest Rank: Private
  • Role/Job: G/P

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection