FRE 2237
IMAGEAirmen of the 386th Bomb Group are briefed for a mission. A censor has obscured the maps in the background. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication.' [stamp] and '285971.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'AMERICA'S "RED DEVIL" [a censor has omitted 'Red Devil'] FLYERS. USP/2247-19. Airmen anxious for action are briefed for a bombing mission. Crews are given complete instructions regarding the plan of flight, enemy defences and the target, by Intelligence and Operations. The weather officer gives them the scope on weather over the target and communications furnishes them data on codes and signals. They are going after an important power station at the Chemical Plant of Mazingarbe in enemy occupied France and Colonel Naitland will lead the thirty-six ship formation.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment