FRE 4239
IMAGEFirst Lieutenant Joe Haas of the 303rd Bomb Group, waves from the cockpit window of his B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24458) nicknamed "Hunga Dunga". Passed as censored Jan 25 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '41-24458.' Printed caption on reverse: 'How The Boys Live And Work At Flying Fortress Station In England. Wide World Photo Shows:- 1st Lieut. Joe Haas, 1190 Meredith Avenue, San Jose, Cal., waves from pilot's cockpit of his Fortress, "Hunga Dunga", before taking off. WW/ALA. 26-1-43.' On reverse: Ministry of Information, 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: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron 360th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O435772
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress