Ground personnel of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group remove film rolls from an F-5 Lightning (serial number 43-28872) after a mission, 12 August 1944. Passed for publication 12 Aug 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: '328872. 22PS. F-5 E-2 LO. Weitner.' Printed caption on reverse: 'The success of the bombing raids carried out by the American heavies is largely dependant on the valuable preliminary data secured by Photographic Reconnaissance. Out pictures were taken at the 8th United States Air Force Photographic Reconnaissance Unit in England. ... 12/8/44. O.P.S. The Return. Mechanics are seen in foreground removing the valuable films from the camera while the Pilot reports with the Squadron Leader and the Chief Engineer. No. 6.' On reverse: Obscured Copyright Stamp and US Army Censor [Stamps].