FRE 4176

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Sergeant Charles Francis Prosser of the 303rd Bomb Group, examines the engine of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 16 Dec 1942. Printed caption on reverse: 'Sgt. Charles Francis Prosser of the Air Corps is finding life a bit different. He used to be a farmhand at Wheaton, Ill., but now his job is dealing with aircraft engines. Sgt. Prosser is 24, and unmarried. He told the cameramen - "Tell everyone I'm well and happy and hope everyone at home enjoys the Christmas and New Year celebrations. O.P.S. Sgt. Prosser on a ladder, working on an aircraft engine.' On reverse: Current Affairs Ltd, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

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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 Charles Francis Prosser of the 303rd Bomb Group, examines the engine of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 16 Dec 1942. Printed caption on reverse: 'Sgt. Charles Francis Prosser of the Air Corps is finding life a bit different. He used to be a farmhand at Wheaton, Ill., but now his job is dealing with aircraft engines. Sgt. Prosser is 24, and unmarried. He told the cameramen - "Tell everyone I'm well and happy and hope everyone at home enjoys the Christmas and New Year celebrations. O
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 360th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 16036289
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Engineering

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection