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Ground crew of the 25th Bomb Group perform maintenance on a Mosquito belonging to Lieutenant-Colonel Leon W. Gray at Watton. Image stamped on reverse: 'Flight International Copyright' 'Neg. No. W117/7' First handwritten caption on reverse: 'Black Spinner.' Second handwritten caption on reverse: 'Aircraft of Lt Col Leon W Gray C.O. 25th Group.'
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Ground crew of the 25th Bomb Group perform maintenance on a Mosquito belonging to Lieutenant-Colonel Leon W. Gray at Watton. Image stamped on reverse: 'Flight International Copyright' 'Neg. No. W117/7' First handwritten caption on reverse: 'Black Spinner.' Second handwritten caption on reverse: 'Aircraft of Lt Col Leon W Gray C.O. 25th Group.'

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Units

A B-26 Marauder of the 654th Bomb Squadron, 25th Bomb Group, parked on a runway. Handwritten on reverse: '654 BS.'

25th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Reconnaissance

People

Leon W Gray

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 25th Bomb Group 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group
  • Service Numbers: 32982801 / O-44665
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Commanding Officer

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection