FRE 2181
IMAGE![Major George A Lawson congratulates his colleague of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group , Lieutenant Robert R Smith, after his first mission. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed by AAF STA 234. Not to be published.' [stamp]](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/wysiwyg_x2/public/freeman/media-380987.jpg.webp?itok=Ts0g4tUC)
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Major George A Lawson congratulates his colleague of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group , Lieutenant Robert R Smith, after his first mission. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed by AAF STA 234. Not to be published.' [stamp]
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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
People
![Colonel James G Hall, Commander, Major James Wright, Group operations and Captain George A Lawson of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group with the nose of an F-5 Lightning. 1943. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed by AAF STA 234. Not to be published.' [stamp]](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380971.jpg.webp?itok=EhRsfrb7)
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group 22nd Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron
- Service Numbers: 0436518, 046605-8389A
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot; Commanding Officer
![Major George A Lawson congratulates his colleague of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group , Lieutenant Robert R Smith, after his first mission. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed by AAF STA 234. Not to be published.' [stamp]](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380987.jpg.webp?itok=rp072THG)
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group 13th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot / Squadron Commander
Locations
- Site type: Airfield