FRE 4435
IMAGEKing George VI is shown part of a B-17 Flying Fortress 306th Bomb Group that was damaged by flak during a Royal visit to Thurleigh. Handwritten caption on reverse: '306[BG].' Printed caption on reverse: 'King Visits American Air Force For The First Time. Censor No. 232601. 14.11.42. 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 looks at a piece of damaged Flying Fortress after a recent raid on Lille. ABS/F. Keystone 457328.' 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