FRE 4390
IMAGEBrigadier-General Newton Longfellow and Lieutenant Robert L Riordan of the 306th Bomb Group, show King George VI part of a damaged B-17 Flying Fortress during a royal visit. Passed as censored 18 Nov 1942. Handwritten caption on reverse of print: 'ETO HQ - 42-1552.' Printed caption on reverse: 'ETO-HQ-42-1552. Nov. 14, 42. Lt. James M. Hair [sic], Gatesville, Texas showing H.M. King George VI a part of his Flying Fortress, damaged by a flak during raid over axis territory. Brig. Gen. Newton Longfellow looks on. [Censor has struck out - Thurleigh,] England.' On reverse: Ministry of Information, Unofficially Approved (As Cut), 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: American
- Unit: VIII Bomber Command 1st Combat Bomb Wing
- Service Numbers: O-10995
- Highest Rank: Brigadier General
- Role/Job: Commanding General, 8th Air Force Bomber Command
- 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