Today in World War II History—December 13, 1943
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 by Sarah Sundin
Maj. James Stewart confers with B-24 crewmen, England, 1943 (US Air Force photo)
80 Years Ago—Dec. 13, 1943: Capt. James Stewart (the actor) of the US 445th Bomb Group flies his first mission in a B-24 Liberator bomber for the US Eighth Air Force in England.
In US, an extra two red ration points (used for meat, cheese & fats) are awarded for each pound of used cooking fats turned in. Read more: “Make It Do—Rationing of Butter, Fats & Oils in World War II.”
US poster, World War II
