FRE 1383
IMAGELieutenant Paul Shulz, head navigator of the 385th Bomb Group plots a route with two bombardiers before a mission. Image stamped on reverse; ‘Keystone Press.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 10 Oct 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘287576.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'SERIES OF PICTURES OF THE INTELLEGENCE SECTION OF A FORTRESS GROUP BEFORE A RAID. Picture shows: Before briefing the course is studied by leaders of mission. L to R- Lt Paul Shulz, Detroit, lead navigator; Capt Orville Ross, Peadbody, Kansas, group bombardier and Lt Louis Dantoni, Los Angeles, California, lead bombardier. US Pool/SG/H/Keystone. (NOTE THE FAKE MAP WHICH HAS BEEN ESPECIALLY ARRANGED FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHER'S BENEFIT).'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 385th Bomb Group 551st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 19036033 on enlistment, O-735978
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Group Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 385th Bomb Group 338th Bomb Squadron 584th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 385th Bomb Group
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 385th Bomb Group 551st Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Naviagator
Revisions
Associated Kenny, who was identified by his grandson user Nickkenny when he uploaded a duplicate of this image (now deleted)
I added his person record and linked him to this photo. In the caption you will see that he is the middle member of this photo.