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Aerial photograph of Merston airfield looking north east, Whyke is top left, Merston village is on the right of the airfield, 10 February 1944. Photograph taken by 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group, sortie number US/7PH/GP/LOC178. English Heritage (USAAF Photography).

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Aerial photograph of Merston airfield looking north east, Whyke is top left, Merston village is on the right of the airfield, 10 February 1944. Photograph taken by 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group, sortie number US/7PH/GP/LOC178. English Heritage (USAAF Photography).

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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.

7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group

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

Locations

Aerial photograph of Merston airfield looking north west, the control tower and technical site are at the top of the airfield, 25 September 1945. Photograph taken by No. 544 Squadron, sortie number RAF/106G/UK/842. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

Merston

Site type: Airfield

Revisions

Date: 30 Oct 2014 11:21:31

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