FRE 4956
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Sergeant Edward Malinowski and Corporal James H. Sarles of the 385th Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30251) nicknamed "Piccadilly Queen". Passed for publication 10 Oct 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '230251.' Printed caption on reverse: 'Flying Fortresses In Combat Missions Over Europe. Picture Shows:- Sgt. Edward Malinowski, of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Cpl. James H. Sarles, New Albany, Indiana, in front of "Piccadilly Queen" piloted by Capt. Harold L. Jordan, Crossett, Arkansas. U.S. Pool/SG/H. Keystone 45.' Censor no: 2875**. On reverse: 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
Aircraft
![Bomber crews of the 385th Bomb Group return to base following a mission, they walk past a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30251) nicknamed "Piccadilly Queen". Image stamped on reverse: 'Planet News.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 6 Nov 1943.' [stamp] and '291750.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'US AIR FORCE IN GREAT DAYLIGHT OFFENSIVE ON EUROPE. The great daylight offensive against continues against enemy continues, targets in Germany, France and Belgium being attacked by great format](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380099.jpg.webp?itok=FQF3qJSi)
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Piccadilly Queen
- Unit: 385th Bomb Group 549th Bomb Squadron