UPL 49829
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"Master Sergeant Fred Kuhn and Sergeant Warren T. Allon of the 303rd Bomb Group paints Bugs Bunny onto the nose of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Handwritten caption on reverse: '303[BG]." - Printed caption attached: 'The Fortress Circus. R/2214-11. A insignia adopted in the States. It is "Bugs Bunny" from a Walt Disney cartoon [sic]. Brightening up the gay paint-work is Master/Sgt. Fred Kuhn of Perryton, Texas, while giving a helping hand on top of machine is Sgt. Warren T. Allon of Denton, Montana. "Bugs Bunny" has been on 36 bombing trips - some of which are designated by the painted bomb markings.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 427th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 19018388
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ground Crew
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 427th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 6296367
- Highest Rank: Master Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ground crew
Aircraft
![Captain Albert W. Dieffenback, a bombardier of the 303rd Bomb Group, admires Bugs Bunny painted onto the nose of his B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed as censored 9 May 1943. Printed caption on reverse: '14. Captain Albert W. Dieffenbach, of Garrett Park, Md., and the bomber in which he flies as group bombardier.' On reverse: US Army Press Censor ETO [Stamp].](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-407609.jpg.webp?itok=_FHnam-K)
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: S For Sugar
- Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 427th Bomb Squadron
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