Captain Allen V. Martini, of the 305th Bomb Group, tells the press about his last raid. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press Agency.' [stamp] Printed caption on reverse: 'Fortress Raid. Censor No. 266822. At a Fortress Station somewhere in England, the big bombing groups go out for their daylight sweeps. The ground crews "sweat it out" waiting for their return. These pictures show some of the details of a return. Keystone Photo shows: Capt. Allen V. Martini, of 45 Manor Drive, San Francisco, Cal. shown here after the raid telling newsmen what he can of the operation. SS/U.S. Pool/ F. Keystone 470519.'
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Captain Aleen V. Martini, of the 305th Bomb Group, tells the press about his last raid. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press Agency.' [stamp] Printed caption on reverse: 'Fortress Raid. Censor No. 266822. At a Fortress Station somewhere in England, the big bombing groups go out for their daylight sweeps. The ground crews "sweat it out" waiting for their return. These pictures show some of the details of a return. Keystone Photo shows: Capt. Allen V. Martini, of 45 Manor Drive, San Francisco, Cal. shown here after the raid telling newsmen what he can of the operation. SS/U.S. Pool/ F. Keystone 470519.'
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Group
The 305th Bombardment Group (Heavy), nicknamed "Can Do" was activated 1-March-1942 at Salt Lake City Air Base, Utah which was their primary training base until 11-Jun-1942 when they relocated to Geiger Field, Washington until 29-Jun-1942, then on to...
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Military site : airfield
Chelveston was adapted and expanded in preparation for the arrival of American forces. Rather than heavy bombers, the first aircraft to fly from its runways were C-47 Skytrains that were flown by the 60th Troop Carrier Group in July 1942. The first...