Second Lieutenant Randall Dorton of the 301st Bomb Group smokes a cigarette after receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross. Image stamped on reverse: 'Graphic Photo Union' [stamp] Printed caption on reverse: 'AMERICAN PILOTS DECORATED. Pilots of the American Army Air Corps, who celebrated American Independence Day (July 4th) by taking part with the RAF in a daylight bombing raid on German occupied territory in Europe, were today decorated at an aerodrome somewhere in England [censor has amended this to read: 'Britain'] 11/7/42. OPS Lieut R Dorton Junr, enjoying a cigarette after recieving his award, the Distinguished Flying Cross.'