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    The original caption for this archival photo beat us to the punch. “Looking like a man from Mars, this Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress gunner shows what the well-dressed combat man wears as he participated in attacks on German targets.” Our Martian-man, in his warm protective clothing, is well prepared for the plunging temperatures he’d face, at time 67 degrees below zero.

  • Image of Winterized Gunner

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