FRE 2167
IMAGE![Mirrors fitted to an L-5 Stinson Sentinel of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group . Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 8 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '273514.' [Censor no.]. Printed caption on reverse: 'Esten (Illus). Modern "Cyclops of the USAAF. OPS 23: When meeting enemy fighters these airmen have no alternative but to show a clean pair of heels. Therefore 3 rear view mirrors are fitted, port, top and starboard. 8.7.43'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/wysiwyg_x2/public/freeman/media-380973.jpg.webp?itok=0m4fr7St)
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Mirrors fitted to an Lockheed F-5 Lightning of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group . Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 8 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '273514.' [Censor no.]. Printed caption on reverse: 'Esten (Illus). Modern "Cyclops of the USAAF. OPS 23: When meeting enemy fighters these airmen have no alternative but to show a clean pair of heels. Therefore 3 rear view mirrors are fitted, port, top and starboard. 8.7.43'
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Units
![Photographic officers of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group look through camera lenses infront of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 8 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '273528.' [Censor no.]. A printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this has been removed.](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380976.jpg.webp?itok=b-IRYuYJ)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Reconnaissance
Revisions
Looks like an Avro Anson . L-5 had engine at the front.
L-5 is a high wing, single engined aircraft. This is a photo reconnaissance version of the P-38.