FRE 8392

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Russell Clements, the 466th Bomb Group Photographic Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge, took this photograph at the Group's 200 Mission Party, on the 6th or 7th of April 1945. On the left is General Kempner, in the middle is Colonel Ligon, and on the right is General Peck, commanding officer of the 96th Combat Wing, USAAF. Printed caption on reverse: 'Officer's club view showing 784th insignia on thewall. 200 Mission Party, 6 or 7 April 1945. L to R: Genreal[sic] Kemper[sic], Col. Ligon, Gen. Peck (96 CW). Photo from Russell Clements (Gp Photo NCOIC).'

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Three little girls hold up a balloon celebrating the 100th mission of the 466th Bomb Group in front of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95592) nicknamed "Black Cat". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'On our 100 Mission party Day- 18 Aug 1944, Attlebridge, 466th- wouldn't it be something if we could identify these girls? How could I do it?'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection