FRE 10814

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Lieutenant J. Driscoll, of the 566th Bomb Squadron, 389th Bomb Group, with the armament section of his Squadron whilst in Tunisia in 1943. There are B-29 Superfortresses in the background. Handwritten on slide casing: '566th B. Sq. Armament Section.'

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Units

The insignia of the 389th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Captain John Driscoll of the 389th Bomb Group checks his machine gun. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], '323482.' [Censor no.] A printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this has been removed. Handwritten caption on reverse: '389 BG- Capt John Driscoll works on completing sight for flexible guns.'
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 389th Bomb Group 566th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Group Gunnery Officer

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection