Private Francis W. O'Reilly of the 303rd Bomb Group, puts on a parachute harness in front of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 28 Jan 1943. Printed caption on reverse: '"England is swell, but I'd rather have Brooklyn," is the message Private Francis W. O'Reilly sends to his parents at 472 Baltic Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. as he buckles on a parachute harness at an American Army Air Force station somewhere in England. Francis is 23 years old, was educated at St. Francis Prep School, and worked with Robbins Dry Dock before joining the army. He is thriving in England, and getting used to the mud.' On reverse: Current Affairs Ltd, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].