UPL 29595
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Major Willis D. Locke of Kingston, NY, pilot and commanding officer of the Mosquito squadron is shown demonstrating the powerful photo flash bomb used by the 8th Air Force, 325th Recon Wing, fliers on daring night photo missions over Europe. Pictured are L-R: 1Lt Robert P Walker, 1Lt William G Miskho, M/Sgt James M Tennille Jr and Major Locke. NARA Ref 342-FH-3A14260-60213AC.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Reconnaissance
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Type Category: Reconnaissance
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 25th Bomb Group 653rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12032571 / O-?
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Pilot / squadron commander
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 25th Bomb Group 653rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12029790 / O-?
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 25th Bomb Group 653rd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Master Sergeant
- Role/Job: Armourer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 25th Bomb Group 653rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-?
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
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