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Instruction on Finer Points of Formation Flying to Bring .50 Cal Machine Guns in Interlacing Pattern
Notes: Bomb Group not noted. Shows combat box. Right before going on mission. All dress in flying clothes.
Final briefing on hardstand before mission
Lt. Thomas Crew ETO 1945, Jack Butler holding paper, On Hardstand, Fueling Bomber, Final Briefing
Escape Kits Distributed to Crew in 91st BG Before Mission
Notes: Crews had to sign for the escape kits. If their bomber did not go down, escape kits were returned. They included drugs, money, etc. that needed to be held accountable.
Camera Study of Gunners at Morning Briefing
Notes: Faces show intentness and concentration as they prepare for biggest assignment of their lives. Serious, purposeful, studying what is in store at targets.
Briefing Before Mission – 392nd, Not 44th
Notes: Massive map in briefing room. Shows arrows detailing exact route, as well as info about rendez-vous and where that should happen.
401st BG Briefing for January 29, 1945
Notes: Packed in tightly on benches and chairs.
392nd Being Briefed for 1st Mission of D-Day. second photo is setting watches to exact same time
Notes: Note projector. Very full room. Some have papers/packages of papers. Notice pistol strung on pants.
303rd BG Briefing for Gunners
Notes: Some on far right look terrified. Some on left smiling. Some with arms around each other. Some with arms crossed. Do appear to be listening intently.
Protestant Chaplain Opens Briefing with a Prayer for their Safety
Notes: Airmen wearing sheepskin hats. In different kind of chairs made of fabric.