FRE 4958

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Lieutenant William Shankle a pilot of the 385th Bomb Group paints a mission marking onto the wall of the operations hut. Passed as censored 10 Oct 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Flying Fortresses In Combat Missions Over Europe. Picture Shows:- Lt. William Shankle, Commerce, Georgia, B-17 pilot and operations officer of the Fortress Squadron commanded by Major Septime B Richard, Jackson, Miss., paints up another mission for his unit in his operations hut. U.S. Pool/SG/H. Keystone 10.' Censor no: 287582. On reverse: US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

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The insignia of the 385th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection