FRE 4370

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An airman of the 306th Bomb Group checks his escape knife after putting on his flying gear. Passed for publication 18 Jul 1943. Printed caption on reverse: '6. Flying overalls are put on over the electrically heated suit. Note the knife on the belt. SEA July 16th 1943.' On reverse: Planet News Ltd, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

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Units

Official insignia of the 306th Bomb Group, approved 6 January 1943, and updated 2 October 1951.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection