FRE 4189

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Staff Sergeant Antoni Bednarchuk of the 303rd Bomb Group with a dog mascot by the tail of his B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 9 Apr 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'U 51. Former bus driver at Providence, R.I. S/Sgt. (Gunner) Antoni Bednarchuk, aged 27, has now taken 8 trips by air against the Germans. He has been awarded the Air Medal. His home is at 141, Farm Street, Woonsocket, R.I. and he is engaged to Miss Maysie Grossi, of 1224 Mineral Spring-Ave., Pawtucket, R.I. Between tending his guns he pets a mascot. Not to be published before 20th April 1943.' 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

Staff Sergeant Antoni Bednarchuk, a tail gunner of the 303rd Bomb Group, holds the group's mascot by the tail guns of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.' [stamp]. 'Passed for Publication 19 April 1943.' [stamp], 'Not to be Published before 20 April 1943.' [printed note] and '257534.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Former bus driver at Providence, R.I. S/Sgt (Gunner) Antoni Bednarchuk,aged 27 has now taken 8 trips by air against the Germans. He has
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 427th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 11043689
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Engineer

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection