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GroundMaster Sgt. Robert Dalton Of Reading, Pa., Has Named His Engine Of Boeing B-17 'Denise' After His Best Girl Back Home. Sorry, But It'S True, Denise Will Never Receive From Dalton One-Half Of The Loving Care That Her Engine Namesake Does.

Publication:
US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II
Theater Number:
12
Theater:
Europe
Place:
England
Category:
Crews
Sub Category:
Ground
Short Caption:
Master Sgt. Robert D...
Caption:
Master Sgt. Robert Dalton Of Reading, Pa., Has Named His Engine Of Boeing B-17 'Denise' After His Best Girl Back Home. Sorry, But It'S True, Denise Will Never Receive From Dalton One-Half Of The Loving Care That Her Engine Namesake Does.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ENGLAND, CREWS, GROUND
History:
Received 12 Jan 1944, from 8th AAF, thru BPR.
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A12442A-3A12442
Conflict Period:
World War II

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About US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

This series of photos documents an important era in US military aviation history, especially activities of the US Air Force during World War II.

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Publication Title
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
Total Records
88,912Complete: 100%
Content Source
The National Archives logoThe National Archives
Record Group
342
Published on Fold3
November 27, 2007
Last Updated
December 31, 2008