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  • Collection: Briefing

Lt. Thoms Crew ETO 1945, Jack Butler with Crew, On Hardstand, Fueling Bomber, Final Briefing_1.jpeg
Lt. Thomas Crew ETO 1945, Jack Butler holding paper, On Hardstand, Fueling Bomber, Final Briefing

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Notes: Bomb Group not noted. Shows combat box. Right before going on mission. All dress in flying clothes.

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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.

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Notes: Maps in background show topography of German cities. One man smoking w/ Mae West on. Second pointing intently at map.

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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.

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Notes: Faces show intentness and concentration as they prepare for biggest assignment of their lives. Serious, purposeful, studying what is in store at targets.

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Notes: Note projector. Very full room. Some have papers/packages of papers. Notice pistol strung on pants.

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Notes: Quadrants of large map are labeled for reference. Shows photos of bomb strikes in cities throughout Europe.

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Notes: Packed in tightly on benches and chairs.

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Notes: Airmen wearing sheepskin hats. In different kind of chairs made of fabric.

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Notes: Massive map in briefing room. Shows arrows detailing exact route, as well as info about rendez-vous and where that should happen.

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Notes: Projector in middle of aisle (probably to show maps/strike photos). Screen that can be pulled down over map for projector. Black curtains pulled open. Used stick to point along route. Map on stand shows assemby points for formation.

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