Miss Yourlovin

GIs, Gender, and Domesticity during World War II

Ann Elizabeth Pfau

 

Lt. William Kennedy became a member of the Lucky Bastard Club after completing his thirty-five-mission tour of duty. Despite its comic tone, this certificate acknowledges fear in combat and credits divine providence for the airman's survival.

Source: American Airpower Heritage Museum Archive.

Lt. William Kennedy became a member of the Lucky Bastard Club after completing his thirty-five-mission tour of duty. Despite its comic tone, this certificate acknowledges fear in combat and credits divine providence for the airman's survival.