FRE 8148

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War Correspondent Gladwin Hill, of the Associated Press talks to a bomber crew of the 387th Bomb Group infront of a B-26 Marauder. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 8 May 1944.' [stamp] and '319317.' [censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'AP War Correspondent Pays Visit To Marauder Base "Somewhere In England": Associated Press Photo Shows:- AP War Correspodnet chats to crew members of a Marauder who have 30 to 55 missions to their credit they are left to right: S/Sgt. John Larson, of Spokane, Wash. T/Sgt. Frederick Roth, 358, Somerset St., Jonstwown PA. S/Sgt. Kenneth D. Ickes, 110 Gendale Avenue, Norfolk, VA. Pilot Captain Bernard Thombson, Sheridan, Ind. Nav Lt. Danuel Grimes of 3352 Irving Avenue Sth., Min. Bombardier Lt. Donald Peck, of Mountain City, Nev. WOR J&K.'

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Units

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Captain Bernard Thompson of the 387th Bomb Group and War Correspondent Gladwin Hill of the Associated Press, in the cockpit of a B-26 Marauder. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 8 May 1944.' [stamp] and '319310.' [censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'AP War Correspondent Pays A Visit To A Marauder Base "Somewhere In England". Associated Press Photo Shows:- Left, Gladwyn Hill, A.P. War Correspondent sits in the cockpit of a Marauder, right pilot Capt. Bernar
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: The Writing 69th
  • Role/Job: War Correspondent

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection