FRE 8517

IMAGE

By downloading this image, you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions

At the urinal end of the latrine at Lavenham airfield, base of the 487th Bomb Group during their operational service, "Splasher Seven" has been inscribed on the door (the name of the Group's homing and forming beacon). Handwritten caption on reverse: '#14. "Splash 7" (the number of the 487th forming and homing beacon) on urinal end of latrine.' On reverse: Royal Snell [Stamp].

Connections

See how this entry relates to other items in the archive by exploring the connections below.

Units

The insignia of the 487th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Locations

Officers of the 487th Bomb Group outside the 838th Bomb Squadron operations room.
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Lavenham/Alpheton Airfield

Revisions

Date:
ContributorAAM
ChangesAAM ingest
Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection