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Neal Creighton conversing with Churchill's daughter Mary, who was a subaltern visiting the women of the Headquarters of 8th Air Force.

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Lieutenant Mary Churchill cleans Coca-Cola off of Colonel Harry Lebar, commanding officer of the 381st Bomb Group after she christened a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Stage Door Canteen", 21 April 1944. Passed for publication 21 Apr 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'For Publication In Evening Papers Of Monday 24.4.44. Mary Churchill Christens U.S. Bomber. Mary Churchil, the youngest daughter of the Prime Minister, today christened a U.S. bomber "Stage Door Canteen". She was accompanied by Vivian Leigh,

Mary Churchill

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: British
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant

Neal Creighton

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: Headquarters (Eighth Air Force)
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Headquarters, Commandant

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ContributorAl_Skiff
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ContributorLucy May
ChangesCreated entry with caption and person associations
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Scanned images sent through by Neal Creighton's son, Neal Creighton II, Major General (USA-Ret).