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Capt Herschel Parsons of St Charles, VA. Mount Farm Base, 7th PRG, 1st July 1943. Lightning F-5 42-12778 'Dim View' behind.

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Captain HE Parsons of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group with his Spitfire. Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 8 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '273520.' [Censor no.]. Printed caption on reverse: 'Esten (Illus). Modern "Cyclops" of the USAAF. 8.7.43. OPS 18: Capt HE Parson.[sic] 8.7.43' Handwritten on reverse: 'Hershell.', the name 'Parson' has been amended in the same handwriting to read: 'Parsons'.

Hershell E Parsons

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group 13th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-659171
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Two engineers of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group fit cameras onto an F-5 Lightning (serial number 42-12778) nicknamed "Dim View". Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 8 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '273531.' [Censor no.] A printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this has been removed.

42-12778

  • Aircraft Type: F-5 Lightning
  • Nicknames: Dim View
  • Unit: 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group 22nd Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron

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USAAF Photo.