FRE 3284
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A Spitfire Mk XI (serial number M3-955*) of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group. *Not M3-955, actually MB955.
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Units
![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
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: Spitfire
- Nicknames: Lease Fleece
- Unit: 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group 14th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield