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"King George VI on tour of the 8th bomber command somewhere in England, studies battle damaged wing of a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress. L-R: Lt Robert Riordan [Houston, TX], HRH, Brig Gen Newton Longfellow."
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: VIII Bomber Command 1st Combat Bomb Wing
- Service Numbers: O-10995
- Highest Rank: Brigadier General
- Role/Job: Commanding General, 8th Air Force Bomber Command
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 306th Bomb Group 92nd Bomb Group 369th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 38050606 / O-437878
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: British
- Role/Job: King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth