FRE 8224
IMAGESecond Lieutenant John G. Winant Jr a pilot of the 390th Bomb Group in the cockpit of his B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Wittan's Wallopers". Passed as censored 15 Aug 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'U.S. Ambassador's Son Now Serving In Britain With American Army Air Force. 2nd Lieut. John G. Winant, 21 year old son of Mr. John G. Winant, is now serving in Britain with the U.S. Army Air Force, and has already taken part in sorties over enemy territory. 2nd Lieut. Winant, graduated from the Flying Fortress training school at Miami, and as his first "job" flew a new Fortress across the Atlantic to this country. Photo Shows: 2nd Lieut. John G. Winant Jnr. in the cockpit of his Flying Fortress. He is a member of the Squadron known as "Wittan's Wallopers"[obscured]. G. Aug 1943. PN.' Censor no: 278789. On reverse: Planet News Ltd., 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: 390th Bomb Group 568th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 13069014 / O-667624
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Tech Supply
- Unit: 388th Bomb Group 390th Bomb Group 561st Bomb Squadron 568th Bomb Squadron