FRE 1571
IMAGELieutenant John G Winant Jr of the 390th Bomb Group, wearing a Mae West life jacket, with his crew and their B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Planet News.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for publication 15 Aug 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘278787.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ' Photo shows: Lieut. John G. Winant, Jnr. (centre, wearing a "Mae West") of Concord, New Hampshire, with his crew, including 2nd. Lieut. Donald C Arns, of Algona, Iowa; 2nd. Lieut. Robert W Tredinnick, of North Caldwell, N. Jersey: 2nd. Lieut. Richard F. Walker, of Albany, Georgia; S/Sgt. Walter E. Weidemann, of Amsterdam, New York; S/Sgt. Paul E Hurles, of Columbus, Ohio; S/Sgt. Elmer Fjosne, of Cornwall Wisconsin; Sgt. Alonzo J Swope, of Harlington, Texas; S/Sgt. Robert V Wirtz, of Baltimore, Maryland; and S/Sgt. Frank V Malone, of Hones Bath, South Carolina. at their station somewhere in England. G. August 1943. PN.'
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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: O742270
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 390th Bomb Group 568th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16095813
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 390th Bomb Group 568th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator, Radio Operator Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 390th Bomb Group 568th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 390th Bomb Group 568th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 18155034
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: waist gunner
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Tech Supply
- Unit: 388th Bomb Group 390th Bomb Group 561st Bomb Squadron 568th Bomb Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Parham
Revisions
Associated Freeman Collection image from caption information Donald C Arns.
Associated Freeman Collection image from caption information Richard F. Walker.
Associated Freeman Collection image from caption information Walter E. Weidemann.
Associated Freeman Collection image from caption information Paul E Hurles.
Associated Freeman Collection image from caption information Elmer Fjosne.
Associated Freeman Collection image from caption information Alonzo J Swope.
Associated Freeman Collection image from caption information Robert V Wirtz.
Associated Freeman Collection image from caption information Frank V Malone.