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Staff Sergeant George W Henderson, a tail gunner of the 303rd Bomb Group, in position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 9 Apr 1943.' [stamp] and '257330.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Having flown on 20 missions against the enemy S/Sgt. (Gunner) George W. Henderson tells his parents at Columbus, Kansas, "You people back home keep buying 'em and we'll keep 'em flying." Here seen looking out of the tail window of his bomber, Henderson has been awarded the Air Medal and oak leaf clusters. He is 22 and was formerly a service station operator. Not to be published before 20th April 1943.'

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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 George W Henderson, a tail gunner of the 303rd Bomb Group, in position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 9 Apr 1943.' [stamp] and '257330.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Having flown on 20 missions against the enemy S/Sgt. (Gunner) George W. Henderson tells his parents at Columbus, Kansas, "You people back home keep buying 'em and we'll keep 'em flying." Here seen looking out of the tail wind
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 801st Bomb Group
  • Service Numbers: 39255460
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection