FRE 4953
IMAGEMajor Lewis of the 385th Bomb Group briefs personnel before a mission. Passed as censored 10 Oct 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'Series Of Pictures Of The Intelligence Section Of A Fortress Group [word overlaid by typist, either 'During' or 'Before'] A Raid. Photo Shows:- Finally the briefing is held. Major Lewis is briefing the crowd. First a briefing is held for the gunners, then one for all the officers. Then separate, more comprehensive briefings are held individually for the bombadiers[sic], navigators, pilots and co-pilots, and radio operators. In the two big original briefings, the targets, routes in and out, expected opposition, all the significance of the target are carefully outlined. U.S.Pool/SG/H. Keystone 42.' Censor no: 287574. On reverse: US Army Press Censor ETO & US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 385th Bomb Group
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: S-2 Intelligence Officer