FRE 4915
IMAGEGeneral Ira C Eaker and General Lee with Lieutenant-Colonel Elliot Vandevanter Jr, commanding officer of the 385th Bomb Group, during an official visit. Passed for publication 28 Sep 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Youth Of The Flying Fortresses. USP/224I-84. The Big Chiefs visit the Fortress Unit of Youth. General Lee with Lt.Col. Elliot Vandevanter Jr., 26-year-old commanding Officer of the Station, and General Eaker (with back to camera) Commander of the Eighth Air Force during a tour of inspection.' Censor no: 285774. 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: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 385th Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: O-21989
- Highest Rank: Brigadier General
- Role/Job: Commanding Officer