FRE 2103
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Squadron commanders of the 491st Bomb Group stand atop the control tower. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Tower- No pick, early '45 prob. L-R Stepney- 853rd CO, Strauss- 852nd CO, Reed- Gp Co, Watts- 855th Co.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 491st Bomb Group Headquarters (14th Combat Bomb Wing)
- Service Numbers: O-17259
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Commanding Officer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 491st Bomb Group 852nd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-427035
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Squadron Commander
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 491st Bomb Group 855th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 18035526 / O-406071
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Commanding Officer
Locations
- Site type: Airfield