FRE 8391

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A parade of decoration recipients that was part of the official ceremony handing over Attlebridge airfield from the R.A.F. to the U.S.A.A.F. on the 10 April 1944. Official caption on image: "(GPR-3-1-466)(10-4-44) Transfer Of Field." Passed for publication 12 Apr 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: '466BG.' Printed caption on reverse: 'E.D.P. 302. Eastern Daily Press Norwich & Assoc. papers. Facility visit April 10th, 1944. For the attention of U.S. Censors. For immediate release, please. Telephone sanction to Norwich 23231. (302) Recipients of decorations at a ceremonial parade on a Norfolk Airfield this week. The field had just been officially taken over by the U.S.A.A.F. from the R.A.F.' Censor no: 315332. On reverse: US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

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Aerial photograph of Attlebridge airfield, looking north, the fuel store and a T2 hangar are in the upper centre, 31 January 1946. Photograph taken by No. 90 Squadron, sortie number RAF/3G/TUD/UK/51. English Heritage (RAF Photography).
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Attlebridge Arsenal, Station 120

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection