FRE 1629

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Photographers of the 390th Bomb Group receive instructions before a mission. Image via BL Davies Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp]. Printed caption on reverse: '"FLYING CAMERMAN" GET LAST MINUTE INSTRUCTIONS. Censor No. 290598. Very little has been said about enemy occupied territory: The aerial photographers attached to the Eighth Air Force. These 'Flying Cameraman' are the unsung heroes of the air. They face the same dangers as the combat crews with admirable courage and determination. Picture shows: A group of photographers attached to the 8th Air Force receiving last minute instructions before taking off on another mission over continental Europe. U.S. Pool/ F. Keystone SG. 474520.'

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Units

The insignia of the 390th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection