World War II

Photograph

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Grover Center: Museum & Historical Society

leaning out of cockpit of a B-17 bomber, leaning out of cockpit of a B-17

leaning out of cockpit of a B-17 bomber, leaning out of cockpit of a B-17

Name/Title

World War II

Description

Black and white matte photographic print of male wearing a leather flight jacket, officer's garrison cap, earphones, leaning out of cockpit of a B-17 bomber, left arm visible, wearing wristwatch and wedding ring. Printing on side of fuselage gives information about the model number, serial number, fuel requirements. Behind pilot can see part of the top gun turret. Right side of print is dominated by the propeller. (see also 86.1.491, same pilot in photo)

Collection

Found In Collection

Acquisition

Accession

1986.001

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Made/Created

Artist

unknown

Place

Location

unknown

Notes

Date: World War II

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

November 19, 2001

Update Date

January 6, 2024