FRE 4434
IMAGEKing George VI inspects a damaged B-17 Flying Fortress of the 306th Bomb Group during a visit to Thurleigh. Handwritten caption on reverse: '306[BG].' Printed caption on reverse: 'King Visits American Air Force For The First Time. Censor No. 232602. The King visited recently there aerodromes "somewhere in England" which have been taken over by the Bomber Command of the American Air Force. This is the first time the King has inspected the U.S. Air Force since they have been in this country. The King saw bombers being prepared for raids, and planes damaged during raids on France by flak. Keystone Photo Shows:- The King inspects a Flying Fortress which was holed with flak during a recent raid on France. ABS/F. Keystone 457324.' On reverse: Keystone Press Agency [Stamp].
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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
- Known as: Bedford