Skip to content

ConsolidatedSgt. Eddie Cope Of Austin, Texas Illustrates Sign Language Used By American Gi'S In Italy. 'Oh, Fie On You!' - The Thumb Is Flicked From Beneath Upper Incisors. Note: This Gesture Is Not Recommended For Those With False Teeth.

Publication:
US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II
Theater Number:
12
Theater:
Europe
Place:
Italy
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
Sgt. Eddie Cope Of A...
Caption:
Sgt. Eddie Cope Of Austin, Texas Illustrates Sign Language Used By American Gi'S In Italy. 'Oh, Fie On You!' - The Thumb Is Flicked From Beneath Upper Incisors. Note: This Gesture Is Not Recommended For Those With False Teeth.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ITALY, MISCELLANEOUS
History:
Print received 19 April 1945 from BPR (Air Forces Group).. Stamped: "Passed for Publication, Field Press Censor."
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A23885-3A23885
Conflict Period:
World War II

View the actual high resolution document.

About US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

This series of photos documents an important era in US military aviation history, especially activities of the US Air Force during World War II.

Source Information

Forces War Records, US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II (https://ca.forceswarrecords.com/document/37144004/sgt-eddie-cope-of-austin-texas-illustrates-sign-language-used-by-american-gis-in-italy-oh-fie-on-you : accessed Nov 3, 2024), database and images,

Publication Title
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
Total Records
88,912Complete: 100%
Content Source
The National Archives logoThe National Archives
Record Group
342
Published on Forces War Records
November 27, 2007
Last Updated
December 31, 2008