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Commanding Officers of the 389th Bomb Group, Colonel Robert B Miller, Lieutenant Colonel AV Walton and Lieutenant Colonel William L Burns with a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-40746) nicknamed "Ole Irish". Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 18 May 1944.' [stamp] and '320952.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'AT A LIBERATOR BASE IN THE ETO. These pictures are made at a Eighth Air Force Liberator Base commanded by Lt Col Robert B Miller of Clinton, Ill. The Squadron wears an army citation for the bombing of the Ploesti Oilfields and is expected to play a part when the Second Front takes place as well as the pre-invasion bombing. US Pool/HB/Hel Keystone. Photo shows: Commanding officers of the Liberator Group. L to R- Co Robert B Miller, of Clinton, Ill. Lt Col AV Walton, Air executive Officer of Shatuck, Indiana, and Lt Col William L Burns of Wakima, Wash.'

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Units

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

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 389th Bomb Group 564th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 12035639
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner
Commanding Officers of the 389th Bomb Group, Colonel Robert B Miller, Lieutenant Colonel AV Walton and Lieutenant Colonel William L Burns with a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-40746) nicknamed "Ole Irish". Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 18 May 1944.' [stamp] and '320952.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'AT A LIBERATOR BASE IN THE ETO. These pictures are made at a Eighth Air Force Liberator Base commanded by Lt Col Robert B Miller of Clinton, Ill. T
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 389th Bomb Group Headquarters (389th Bomb Group)
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Commanding Officer

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection