Baby War Orphan is Fortress Mascot

Series

Series Name

British Paramount News

Issue

Issue No.

1255

Date Released

11 Mar 1943

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Airborne Units Set for Victory Swoops
2. 2King Sees Tanks Ready for Russia
3. 3News Flashes - Stop Press
4. 4News Flashes - Stop Press
5. 5News Flashes - Stop Press
6. 6Baby War Orphan is Fortress Mascot
7. 7London Spreads Wings for Victory

Story

Story No. within this Issue

6 / 7

Summary

US pilots stationed in England adopt baby girl, orphaned by war. Little three-year old becomes squadron mascot.

Keywords

Children; Aviation; Military

Library number

12761 [sic]

Length of story (in feet)

114

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