FRE 962

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Air gunners of the 303rd Bomb Group are briefed before a mission. Image stamped on reverse 'Copyright Planet News.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 18 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '27499.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Air gunners briefed for battle. Photo shows:- Air gunners of the [360th Bomber Squadron -omitted by censor] US 8th Army Air Force in Britain, being briefed by their gunnery officer before taking off on an operation over ememy occupied territory at an American airfield "somewhere in Britain" . SFA July 16 1943.'

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Units

Official emblem of the 303rd Bomb Group approved 7 November 1942.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection