FRE 9788

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Major General James Doolittle awards Lieutenant Colonel Elliot Roosevelt, 15th Air Force, the Distinguished Flying Cross. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 4 Jan 1943.' [stamp], '241567.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'ROOSEVELT'S SON AWARDED DFC. Lt Col Elliot Roosevelt of US Army Air Force was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross by Maj Gen Jas J Doolittle, US Air Chief in Tunisia. He participated in long flights over Artic and Equatorial waters helped to establish ferry routes and took part in Dangerous photographic expeditions over hostile territory in North Africa. Keystone Photo shows: Lt Col Elliot Roosevelt being awarded DFC by Maj Gen Jas H Doolittle, US Air Chief in Tunisia.'

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Units

Second World War formation badge for the United States 15th Air Force (United States Army Air Force). The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved by the US Quartermaster General on 19 February 1944. Formation note: the 15th Air Force (US Army Air Force, Fifteenth Air Force) was formed on 1 November 1943 at Tunis in North Africa and moved to Italy on 1 December. The Force was disbanded on 15 September 1945 having participated in twelve campaigns.© IWM (INS 7304)
  • Unit Hierarchy: Headquarters
  • Air Force: Fifteenth Air Force
  • Type Category: Combat organisation

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: Headquarters (Eighth Air Force) Fifteenth Air Force
  • Service Numbers: O-271855
  • Highest Rank: General
  • Role/Job: Commanding General
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 325th Photographic Reconnaissance Wing 25th Bomb Group 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group
  • Service Numbers: O-348475
  • Highest Rank: Brigadier General
  • Role/Job: Commanding Officer Photographic Wing

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Roger Freeman Collection

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection