FRE 4822
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Hollywood actors Lawrence Olivier and Vivien Leigh with Lieutenant Mary Churchill and Colonel Harry Lebar, commanding officer of the 381st Bomb Group on the control tower at Ridgwell, during a visit 21 April 1944. Passed for publication 21 Apr 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'Mary Churchill Christens U.S. Bomber. Censor No. 316904. Mary Churchill, the youngest daughter of the Prime Minister, today christened a U.S. bomber "Stage Door Canteen". She was accompanied by Vivian Leigh, Lawrence Olivier and several other well-known screen stars. Photo Shows:- L to R: Captai White, Alfred Lunt, General Frederick L. Anderson, Vivian Leigh, Lt. Mary Churchill, Colonel Harry Leber. They are on the watch tower of the aerodrome. ABS/Hel. Keystone 474367.' On reverse: Keystone Press Agency [Stamp].
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Units

- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People

- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: US Strategic Air Forces VIII Bomber Command 95th Bomb Group 412th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-17175
- Highest Rank: General
- Role/Job: Commanding General

- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: British
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant

- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 381st Bomb Group Headquarters (381st Bomb Group)
- Service Numbers: O-21388
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Commanding Officer

- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Civilian
- Nationality: British

- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Civilian
- Nationality: British