American enlisted aircrew relax with coffee and cigarettes in United Kingdom, during World War II, before or after an operation. Most of the U.S. Army Air Force bomber crew members are wearing "Mae Wests" life preserver personal flotation devices. One wears headset pushed back on his head. A Staff Sergeant sits at head of table wearing a white scarf and flight goggles, pushed back on his head. One of the group displays a rabbit's foot. Several smoke cigarettes.
U.S. 8th Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress bombers in England during World War II. A ground crewman drives up to a B-17 on an improvised vehicle. A man refuels it. The ground crewman demonstrates the vehicle, driving it all about on the airfield. B-17s parked in a parking area. B-17s lined up for takeoff.
Activities of U.S. 8th Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress bomber crew in England during World War II. A pilot briefs crew of B-17 at an airfield. Members of the crew board the airplane. Painted on the side of the aircraft is the message, "Get in there and pitch not bitch."
U.S. 8th Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress bombers in England during World War II. One displays comic picture of Adolf Hitler . The name on the airplane reads "Hitler's Gremlin." Another B-17 displays picture of playing cards, all spades,plus a joker, along with the name "Royal Flush."
U.S. 8th Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress bombers in England during World War II. Operations building of the United States Army Air Force at an airfield. The American flag flies from a pole. Close up view of the American flag flying. A B-17 in flight in the background. The flag flies from the top of the building.
U.S. 8th Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress bombers in England during World War II. Formations of B-17s overhead.
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