FRE 4793
IMAGELieutenant Lester A. Gibson, Colonel Maurice A. Preston and Major Otis E Parks of the 379th Bomb Group enjoy a meal after returning from a mission. Handwritten caption on reverse: '47.'. Censor no: 298752. On reverse: Associated Press [Stamp]. Printed caption on reverse: 'THE LEADERS TALK IT OVER. Associated Press Photo Shows: The leaders of yesterday's ( January 4) raid on Germany - Berlin Radio said that Kiel was the target - Exchange experiences as they enjoy a hot meal on their return. They are (Left to Right): Lt Lester A. Gibson, tailgunner and observer in lead plane over the target, of 8214 Tumet St., Detroit, Mich; Col. Maurice A. Preston, Pilot and C.O. of the lead ship of the combat wing, of Tulare, Calif., and Major Otis E. Parks, of 1225 Clifton Road N.E., Atlanta, Georgia, who led the low group of the combat wing which was first over the target. Col. Preston Flew the ship, "RAGIN RED II" and Major Parks the "Stump Jumper". IRV 263666 5144Y.' [ caption].
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 379th Bomb Group 525th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-734077
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot; Flight commander
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 379th Bomb Group 384th Bomb Group 545th Bomb Squadron Headquarters (379th Bomb Group)
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Squadron Commander
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 379th Bomb Group 524th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: General
- Role/Job: Commanding Officer