FRE 9740
IMAGE![King George VI meets Major General Carl Spaatz, Major General Ira Eaker and General Newton Longfellow at Huntingdon. Image stamped on reverse: 'Unofficially Approved.' [stamp], 'Confidential.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 14 Nov 1942.' [stamp] and '233091.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'ET-HQ-42-1548, Nov 14-42. For purpose of first visit to US Bomber forces somewhere in Engl., His Majesty King George VI is met (l to r) by Major Gen Carl A Spaatz, CGUS Bomber Com, ETo, Major Gen Ira Eaker,](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/wysiwyg_x2/public/freeman/media-456612.jpg.webp?itok=dEYdG9Yd)
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King George VI meets Major General Carl Spaatz, Major General Ira Eaker and General Newton Longfellow at Huntingdon. Image stamped on reverse: 'Unofficially Approved.' [stamp], 'Confidential.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 14 Nov 1942.' [stamp] and '233091.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'ET-HQ-42-1548, Nov 14-42. For purpose of first visit to US Bomber forces somewhere in Engl., His Majesty King George VI is met (l to r) by Major Gen Carl A Spaatz, CGUS Bomber Com, ETo, Major Gen Ira Eaker, Com. of Bomber Com. And Brig Gen Newton Longfellow. Huntingdon Station, Huntingdon, Engl [obscured by censor].'
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: Headquarters Squadron (VIII Bomber Command) Headquarters (Eighth Air Force) United States Army Forces in the British Isles
- Service Numbers: O-7478
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant General
- Role/Job: Commanding General, 8th Air Force
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: VIII Bomber Command 1st Combat Bomb Wing
- Service Numbers: O-10995
- Highest Rank: Brigadier General
- Role/Job: Commanding General, 8th Air Force Bomber Command
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: British
- Role/Job: King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth
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![King George VI meets Major General Carl Spaatz, Major General Ira Eaker and General Newton Longfellow at Huntingdon. Image stamped on reverse: 'Unofficially Approved.' [stamp], 'Confidential.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 14 Nov 1942.' [stamp] and '233091.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'ET-HQ-42-1548, Nov 14-42. For purpose of first visit to US Bomber forces somewhere in Engl., His Majesty King George VI is met (l to r) by Major Gen Carl A Spaatz, CGUS Bomber Com, ETo, Major Gen Ira Eaker,](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-456612.jpg.webp?itok=8ks_BLnR)
- Site type: Military site