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IMAGE![Captain HE Parsons of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group with his Spitfire. Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 8 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '273520.' [Censor no.]. Printed caption on reverse: 'Esten (Illus). Modern "Cyclops" of the USAAF. 8.7.43. OPS 18: Capt HE Parson.[sic] 8.7.43' Handwritten on reverse: 'Hershell.', the name 'Parson' has been amended in the same handwriting to read: 'Parsons'.](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/wysiwyg_x2/public/freeman/media-380993.jpg.webp?itok=RYcAr533)
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Captain HE Parsons of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group with his Spitfire. Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 8 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '273520.' [Censor no.]. Printed caption on reverse: 'Esten (Illus). Modern "Cyclops" of the USAAF. 8.7.43. OPS 18: Capt HE Parson.[sic] 8.7.43' Handwritten on reverse: 'Hershell.', the name 'Parson' has been amended in the same handwriting to read: 'Parsons'.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
![Photographic officers of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group look through camera lenses infront of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 8 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '273528.' [Censor no.]. A printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this has been removed.](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380976.jpg.webp?itok=b-IRYuYJ)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Reconnaissance
People
![Captain HE Parsons of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group with his Spitfire. Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 8 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '273520.' [Censor no.]. Printed caption on reverse: 'Esten (Illus). Modern "Cyclops" of the USAAF. 8.7.43. OPS 18: Capt HE Parson.[sic] 8.7.43' Handwritten on reverse: 'Hershell.', the name 'Parson' has been amended in the same handwriting to read: 'Parsons'.](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380993.jpg.webp?itok=GUmQgd1w)
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group 13th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-659171
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
Revisions
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Sources
Chris Brassfield