FRE 927
IMAGEFirst Lieutenant Charles F Jones of the 306th Bomb Group plays skittles in one of the recreation rooms at Thurleigh. He was transferred to the United States Eighth Air Force from the Royal Canadian Air Force. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for publication 16 Dec 1942.' [stamp], '238734.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Delighted to be with the American lads. I transferred from the Royal Canadian Air Force in November and am now on the job as a first Lt" It is 1st Lt Charles F Jones speaking. His home is at 843 East 80th Street and his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Wesley Jones, will be glad to know he is "fine". He is pictured playing skittles on the Officers Club at the British airfield where he is serving. He went to the Hirsch High Schooland Armor Tech, and worked as a steel miller worker (Carrigie,Ill) and a railroader (Penna Railway).'
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 306th Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: O-885551
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Navigator
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Bedford
Revisions
Corrected unit and place association from 303rd BG and Molesworth to 306th BG and Thurleigh. See Charles Jones' person record and also FRE 1031 (https://www.americanairmuseum.com/media/22260