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Brigadier-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

Official insignia of the 306th Bomb Group, approved 6 January 1943, and updated 2 October 1951.
  • 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

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection