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Sunrise over Glatton air base, home of the 457th Bomb Group. Image via LR Peterson. Written on slide casing: 'Sunrise or Sunset, Glatton.'

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Units

Unofficial emblem of the 457th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Sergeant L.R. Peterson of the 457th Bomb Group with his B-17 Flying Fortress. Image via LR Peterson. Written on slide casing: 'Sgt LR Peterson.'
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 457th Bomb Group 750th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32841378
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator/Gunner

Locations

The mission board of the 457th Bomb Group. Official caption printed on image: '(GM-299-2-457)(16/5/45)(Op's Board's).'
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Connington

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection