FRE 2199
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An F-5 Lightning of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group take off from the snowy runway at Mount Farm. (original caption) This photo was actually taken at Attlebridge in February 1944. A detachment of 22nd PRG F-5C's were based there for three weeks. They flew approximately 15 sorties during that time. This is F-4C-1-LO #42-67114 "Maxine" buzzing Attlebridge. This was Lt. Malcolm Hughes a/c. The 466th BG had just arrived and were still preparing for their combat missions which would start on 21 March 1944. (Chris Brassfield - 466th BG Historian)
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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_x1/public/freeman/media-380976.jpg.webp?itok=CEWm33S-)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Reconnaissance
People
![M Hughes of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group, with shrapnel wounds on his forehead, 18 August 1943. Hughes has signed the image. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'August 1943 - England. Hughes, 18/8/43.' On reverse: Passed by US Army Examiner [Stamp].](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x1/public/freeman/media-401604.jpg.webp?itok=g40xsRHn)
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group 22nd Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft

- Aircraft Type: F-5 Lightning
- Nicknames: Maxine
- Unit: 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group 22nd Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron
Locations

- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Attlebridge Arsenal, Station 120

- Site type: Airfield