FRE 4063
IMAGEKing George VI talks to an airman of the 301st Bomb Group in front of a B-17 Flying Fortress, during a visit to Alconbury. Passed for publication 13 Nov 1942. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Alconbury - 124352? 301[BG].' Printed caption also attached: 'King With U.S. Bomber Crews. 13.11.42. The King talking to a member of a Flying Fortress air crew during his visit today to one of the Bomber Squadrons of the U.S. Army Air Corps. His Majesty inspected Flying Fortresses and Liberators and talked to many of their crews.' On reverse: Central Press Photos Ltd, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: British
- Role/Job: King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth
Locations
- Site type: Airfield