FRE 4170
IMAGECorporal August A. Kramarsic, of the 303rd Bomb Group, prepares to load bombs into a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 16 Dec 1942. Printed caption on reverse: '"We're on the way, Hitler." Loading bombs on to a Flying Fortress is Corp. August A. Kramarsic, of 1202 2nd Street, La Salle, Ill. Aged 30, he worked for the Etna Welding and Manufacturing CO. He went to Jefferson School and sends this message back to his parents. "Our Fortresses are sure on the ball here. Keep on buying and we'll keep on flying.' On reverse: Current Affairs 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: 303rd Bomb Group
- Highest Rank: Corporal