FRE 8022
IMAGEPrivate First Class Emma Utter of the Women's Army Corps paints the nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-50505) nicknamed "Pallas Athene- The GI Jane" of the 392nd Bomb Group. Passed for publication 11 Feb 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'W.A.A.C. Christens American Liberator. Corp. Hazel I. Bliss of Portland Oregon, performed the unique ceremony of christening a Liberator. The insignia was the G.I. Jane, with the words - Pallas Athene which means Goddess of Wisdom and Victory. The ceremony took place at an American Bomber station somewhere in England. New York Times Photo Shows:- Emma Utter of Sageld[sic], Mich., putting the finishing touches to the ensigna[sic] of G.I. Jane. G.3200. XCD. 11.2.44.' Censor no: 304717. On reverse: New York Times, 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: Women's Army Corps 2nd Air Division
- Service Numbers: A-200081
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Women's Army Corps
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: Women's Army Corps Headquarters (2nd Air Division)
- Service Numbers: A-601474
- Highest Rank: Private First Class
- Role/Job: Women's Army Corps
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: Pallas Athene
- Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 578th Bomb Squadron