UPL 14345
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Maj Gen Lewis Brereton Commanding General 9th AF.
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![A ceremony to celebrate the handover of an RAF Airfield into US Army Air Force control. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 22 Jun 1943.' [stamp] and '270991.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'TRANSFER OF RAF AIRFIELD TO US ARMY AIR FORCE. 22-6-43, A formal ceremony was held today when Air Vice Marshall JH D'Albiac CB. DSO. of RAF Fighter Command, handed over an RAF Airfield to Brigadier General Robert Candee, Commanding General VIII Air Support command. K](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-456663.jpg.webp?itok=QDMuoEjj)
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (9th Air Force) US Army Middle East Air Force
- Service Numbers: O-3132
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant General
- Role/Job: Commanding General
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ContributorAl_Skiff
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USAAF Photo.