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Major Lewis of the 385th Bomb Group briefs personnel before a mission. Passed as censored 10 Oct 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'Series Of Pictures Of The Intelligence Section Of A Fortress Group [word overlaid by typist, either 'During' or 'Before'] A Raid. Photo Shows:- Finally the briefing is held. Major Lewis is briefing the crowd. First a briefing is held for the gunners, then one for all the officers. Then separate, more comprehensive briefings are held individually for the bombadiers[sic], navigators, pilots and co-pilots, and radio operators. In the two big original briefings, the targets, routes in and out, expected opposition, all the significance of the target are carefully outlined. U.S.Pool/SG/H. Keystone 42.' Censor no: 287574. On reverse: US Army Press Censor ETO & US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

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Units

The insignia of the 385th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Major Lewis of the 385th Bomb Group (intellegence section) reads a battle order. Passed for publication 10 Oct 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'Series Of Pictures Of The Intelligence Section Of A Fortress Group [word overlaid by typist, either 'During' or 'Before'] A Raid. Photo Shows:- Major Lewis by self-studying the battle order sent in by higher headquarters prior to putting his staff to work on the target, routes, and other mateiral in connection with the forthcoming briefing. U.S.Pool/SG/H. Keysto
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 385th Bomb Group
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: S-2 Intelligence Officer

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Date:
ContributorJustyn Keeble
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IWM

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection