FRE 9789

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Major 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 [stamp], 'Not to be Published 6 Jan 1943.'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

Second World War formation badge for the United States 15th Air Force (United States Army Air Force). The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved by the US Quartermaster General on 19 February 1944. Formation note: the 15th Air Force (US Army Air Force, Fifteenth Air Force) was formed on 1 November 1943 at Tunis in North Africa and moved to Italy on 1 December. The Force was disbanded on 15 September 1945 having participated in twelve campaigns.© IWM (INS 7304)
  • 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

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ContributorK Flynn
ChangesChanges to person associations
Sources

Associated General Hoyt S Vandenberg from image caption

Date:
ContributorAAM
ChangesAAM ingest
Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection