FRE 3944

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Lieutenant-Colonel Archie G. Old Jr of the 96th Bomb Group talks to Major Cook, who built the first British Aerodrome, infront of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Printed caption on reverse: 'First American-Built Aerodrome in Britain Is Dedicated. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Major Cook, the engineer who built the 'drome, is here seen chatting to the commanding officer of the station, Lt.-Col. Archie G. Old Jr. WOR 257492, 21-5-43-Y.' On reverse: Associated Press, US Army Press Censor E.T.O. and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

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Units

The insignia of the 96th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection