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Assumption of Command, 1st Bombardment Wing - Colonel Frank A. Armstrong vice Haywood S. Hansell Jr

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Colonel Frank A. Armstrong of the 97th Bomb Group in the cockpit of his B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Photographed by US Army Air Air Forces.' [caption], 'US Official Phot No. USB 230. (WA) Distributed by the Ministry of Information.' [caption] 'USAA(BRI)CCC:TYPE.' [written annotation] Printed caption on reverse: 'LEADER OF THE US BOMBING ATTACK ON WILHELMSHAVEN. Photo shows:- Col. Frank A. Armstrong of Asheville N.C. who led the bombing attack on Wilhelmshaven- the first American air a

Frank Alton Armstrong

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 306th Bomb Group 97th Bomb Group
  • Service Numbers: O-17459
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant General
  • Role/Job: Pilot / Commanding Officer
Brigadier-General Haywood S. Hansell (right) and Colonel Curtis E. LeMay (left) with a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Dry Martini and the Cocktail Kids the 4th" of the 305th Bomb Group, 13 May 1943. Official caption on image: "71088 A.C." Printed caption on reverse: '71088 USAF - Brig. General Haywood S. Hansell and Colonel Curtis E. LeMay pose beside the Boeing B-17 "Dry Martini 4th, The Cocktail Kids" on 13 May 1943. 304th[sic] Bomb Group based in England. U.S. Air Force Photo.'

Haywood Shepherd Hansell

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 1st Combat Bomb Wing Headquarters (Eighth Air Force)
  • Service Numbers: O-17468
  • Highest Rank: Major General
  • Role/Job: Commander

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AFHRA B5221

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AFHRA reel B5221, frame 376