FRE 1560
IMAGE"Roscoe Ann" the bear Mascot of the 390th Bomb Group sits atop crates of ammunition. Image stamped on reverse: 'Planet News.' [stamp], '278516.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: "Bear cub mascot of American bomber squadron - 'Roscoe' who became 'Ann'. The 'Bombing Bruins', an operational squadron of the American bomber force in Britain, have as their mascot, a bear cub originally named 'Roscoe'. It was later found to be a female of the species and has consequently been renamed 'Ann'. 'Roscoe Ann' always accompanies the crews to the take off, riding on the bonnet of a jeep. Photo shows: 'Roscoe Ann' sits on a pile of ammunition as ground crews load up a bomber for an operation (SEA-POOL August 14 1943)." (Passed for publication - General Section, Press & Censorship Bureau, 13 August 1943) Handwritten caption on reverse: '13-8-43.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Mascot
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 390th Bomb Group 569th Bomb Squadron
- Role/Job: Mascot