FRE 1525
IMAGECommanding 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
- 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
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group Headquarters (389th Bomb Group)
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Commanding Officer