FRE 9789
IMAGEMajor General James Doolittle and Brigadier General HS Vandenberg of the 15th Air Force at an award ceremony. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone press.' [stamp], 'Not to be Published 6 Jan 1943.' [stamp] and '241880.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'GEN DOOLITTLE DECORATES HEROES IN NORTH AFRICA. Maj Gen Doolittle, American Air Chief in Tunisia awarded decorations to American pilots who distinguished themselves in recehnt air combats in North Africa. Keystone Photo shows: Major Gen Doolittle (L) and Brig Gen HS Vandenberg of Grand Rapids, Mich. Picture taken at the ceremony.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Headquarters
- Air Force: Fifteenth Air Force
- Type Category: Combat organisation
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: Headquarters (Eighth Air Force) Fifteenth Air Force
- Service Numbers: O-271855
- Highest Rank: General
- Role/Job: Commanding General
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: Ninth Air Force
- Highest Rank: General
- Role/Job: Commanding General 9th Air Force