FRE 2354
IMAGEUS Ambassador John Gilbert Winant talks to personnel of the 4th Fighter Group and Lieutenant-General Devers during a visit to Debden, June 1943. Passed as censored 17 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Mr Winant And Gen. Devers Visit U.S. Airfields In Britain. Mr. J.G. Winant, the American Ambassador in Britain and Lt. Gen. Devers, Commanding General of U.S. Forces in the ETO visited recently U.S. airfields in Britain. They saw the briefing of crews, Flying Fortresses and Thunderbolts in flight and they inspected the crews. Keystone Photo Shows: 50. Ambassador Winant addressing an audience of American Air Force officers at an air station in Britain. SG/F.Keystone (U.S. Pool).' On reverse: Keystone Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Civilian
- Nationality: American
Locations
- Site type: Airfield