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Explore research guides![An Intellegence officer of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group examines an image of bomb bursts through a microscope. Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 8 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '273506.' [Censor no.]. Printed caption on reverse: 'Esten (Illus). Modern "Cyclops" of the USAAF. OPS 31: Bomb bursts registered by Fortress bomber cameras being examined by the Intelligence officer. 8.7.43'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380970.jpg.webp?itok=6sz9NLd3)
![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/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380973.jpg.webp?itok=QKyhFw9N)
![An operations officer of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group briefs a pilot of an F-5 Lightning before an operation. Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 8 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '273523.' [Censor no.]. Printed caption on reverse: 'Esten (Illus). Modern "Cyclops" of the USAAF. OPS 16: The operations officer, left, gives a pilot some last minute instructions. 8.7.43'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380972.jpg.webp?itok=OBJfZXBd)
![Ground crew of the 390th Bomb Group prepare a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Six Nights in Telergma" for a mission. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Fox.’ [stamp], ‘Not to be published.' [stamp], ' 25 Oct 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘289795.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ‘THE FORTRESSES KEEP UP THE ATTACK. EH/MoH. In spite of all weathers, the Flying Fortress of the 8th A.F. Bomber Command keep up their attacks on important targets over Germany and other enemy occupied countries. These picture](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380409.jpg.webp?itok=i-f_vw-8)
![A bomber crew of the 390th Bomb Group at a crew interrogation after a mission. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Fox.’ [stamp], ‘passed for publication 25 Oct 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘289799.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ‘THE FORTRESSES KEEP UP THE ATTACK. EH/MoH. In spite of all weathers, the Flying Fortress of the 8th A.F. Bomber Command keep up their attacks on important targets over Germany and other enemy occupied countries. These pictures were taken at an 8th A.F. bomber command stati](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380410.jpg.webp?itok=yPetwY3w)
![Airmen of the 390th Bomb Group test their heated flight suits after returning from a mission. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Fox.’ [stamp], ‘passed for publication 25 Oct 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘289782.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ‘THE FORTRESSES KEEP UP THE ATTACK. EH/MoH. In spite of all weathers, the Flying Fortress of the 8th A.F. Bomber Command keep up their attacks on important targets over Germany and other enemy occupied countries. These pictures were taken at an 8th A.F. bombe](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380411.jpg.webp?itok=Bkn3WBZw)
![An airman of the 390th Bomb Group waits for his crew interrogation. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Fox.’ [stamp], ‘passed for publication 25 Oct 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘289786.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ‘THE FORTRESSES KEEP UP THE ATTACK. EH/MoH. In spite of all weathers, the Flying Fortress of the 8th A.F. Bomber Command keep up their attacks on important targets over Germany and other enemy occupied countries. These pictures were taken at an 8th A.F. bomber command station in Engla](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380412.jpg.webp?itok=JiayKyFq)
![Two photographic officers of the 390th Bomb Group develop a roll of film. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Keystone Press.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for publication 27 Aug 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘281028.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ' PHOTO MEN SERVE WITH FLYING FORTRESSES. When it comes to bombing, pictures tell the story. Skilled photographers serving with the U.S. 8th Air Force Flying Fortress Group are trained to get the pictures, process them and send prints and negatives to higher Headquarter](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380418.jpg.webp?itok=bEkIb2Ze)
![Mechanics of the 390th Bomb Group load cameras into a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Keystone Press.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for publication 27 Aug 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘281027.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ' PHOTO MEN SERVE WITH FLYING FORTRESSES. When it comes to bombing, pictures tell the story. Skilled photographers serving with the U.S. 8th Air Force Flying Fortress Group are trained to get the pictures, process them and send prints and negatives to higher Headquart](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380417.jpg.webp?itok=JgsCGMN5)
![Gunners of the 390th Bomb Group write mission reports after a raid. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Fox.’ [stamp], ‘passed for publication 25 Oct 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘289785.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ‘THE FORTRESSES KEEP UP THE ATTACK. EH/MoH. In spite of all weathers, the Flying Fortress of the 8th A.F. Bomber Command keep up their attacks on important targets over Germany and other enemy occupied countries. These pictures were taken at an 8th A.F. bomber command station in Engla](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380414.jpg.webp?itok=aSegS4CU)
![Airmen of the 390th Bomb Group talk to the waist gunners who fly in a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Cabin in the Sky." Image stamped on reverse: ‘Fox.’ [stamp], ‘passed for publication 25 Oct 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘289783.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ‘THE FORTRESSES KEEP UP THE ATTACK. EH/MoH. In spite of all weathers, the Flying Fortress of the 8th A.F. Bomber Command keep up their attacks on important targets over Germany and other enemy occupied countries. These pictures were](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380413.jpg.webp?itok=wqbpJhyP)
![A photographic officer of the 390th Bomb Group prints a roll of film. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Keystone Press.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for publication 27 Aug 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘281029.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ' PHOTO MEN SERVE WITH FLYING FORTRESSES. When it comes to bombing, pictures tell the story. Skilled photographers serving with the U.S. 8th Air Force Flying Fortress Group are trained to get the pictures, process them and send prints and negatives to higher Headquarters -](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380416.jpg.webp?itok=gi9Q_qRb)
![A bomber crew of the 390th Bomb Group plan their next mission before taking off in their B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Fox.’ [stamp], ‘Not to be published.' [stamp] and '25 Oct 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘289781.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ‘THE FORTRESSES KEEP UP THE ATTACK. EH/MoH. In spite of all weathers, the Flying Fortress of the 8th A.F. Bomber Command keep up their attacks on important targets over Germany and other enemy occupied countries. These pictures we](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380415.jpg.webp?itok=9_4kei2b)
![Engineers of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group fit a fuel tank to the wing of an F-5 Lightning. Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 8 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '273535.' [Censor no.]. Printed caption on reverse: 'Esten (Illus). Modern "Cyclops" of the USAAF. 8.7.43. OPS 3: The answer to the query "How do they fly so far?" Here is a drop petrol tank which when the fuel is consumed is dropped off. Two of these are carried, one under each wing. 8.7.43'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380977.jpg.webp?itok=JQ2w7-8Y)
![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)
![Engineers of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group fit camera to an F-5 Lightning. Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 8 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '273533.' [Censor no.]. Printed caption on reverse: 'Esten (Illus). Modern "Cyclops" of the USAAF. OPS6: Twin Cameras of 24 inch length each taking a picture 9x9 inches being fitted in the nose of the aircraft. Five cameras can be carried. 8.7.43'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380975.jpg.webp?itok=ic08bReN)
![Captain RC Mitchell of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group . Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 8 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '273517.' [Censor no.]. Printed caption on reverse: 'Esten (Illus). Modern"Cyclops" of the USAAF. OPS: 21 Capt RC Mitchell. 8.7.43'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380982.jpg.webp?itok=Iembk0SI)
![A pilot of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group in the cockpit of an F-5 Lightning. Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 8 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '273522.' [Censor no.]. A printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this has been removed. Handwritten caption on reverse: '28/3/43.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380983.jpg.webp?itok=zBzPESDY)
![Airmen of the 386th Bomb Group with their Squadron Mascots. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 30 Spet 1943.' [stamp] and '285960.'[Censor No.] Printed caption on reverse: 'AMERICA'S "RED DEVIL" [a censor has omitted 'Red Devil'] flyers. USP/2247-8. Men in the Squadron are quick in acquiring pets, some of which are designated squadron mascots. (Left to right) Private Walter E Kelly, Chicago, Ill, T/Sgt ME Shank, Dayton, Ohio, Private F Carpole, Brooklyn, New York](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380227.jpg.webp?itok=WdcpUrBL)
![A bomber crew of the 386th Bomb Group plan their next mission in their B-26 Marauder. Image stamped on reverse: 'Not to be published.' [stamp], 'Ministry of Information 19 Aug 1943.' [stamp] nand '279550.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'AT THE US MARAUDERS BASE. The B-26 Marauders, American super medium bombers are operating now from bases in Britain. This series of pictures shows various scenes at the airfield where the ground crew and the fliers work together to deliver heavy blows against Ge](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380228.jpg.webp?itok=KK8-8zzF)