FRE 4183

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Corporal Sidney Simon of the 303rd Bomb Group works on the engines of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 28 Jan 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Cpl. Sidney Simon, of the U.S.A.A.F., has crammed a good deal into his 19 years. Before joining up, he was a salesman on his own account, and since coming to England, has got engaged to marry, To his parents and to "the gang on 156 Street", he sends this message - "Like it here, but coming home soon." ANY 2.' On reverse: Current Affairs Ltd, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

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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

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection