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Notes: Purpose to allow combat men to stay abreast of latest in war. Bomb Group not noted.
Maps on wall show European Front and Italian Front. Bomb…

Notes: Bomb Group and date not noted. Nose covered in tarpaulin to keep Plexiglas clear of frost that could obscure pilot ’s vision. Notice still dark…

Notes: 1/20/44. Note size of map. Harness around legs.

Notes: April 1944. Boots strapped to chute. Oxygen tube/mask hanging off face. Looking at Maps and photos. Can see rubber mask on left man. On…

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

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…

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

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…

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

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

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

Notes: Packed in tightly on benches and chairs.

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

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

Notes: Projector in middle of aisle (probably to show maps/strike photos). Screen that can be pulled down over map for projector. Black curtains…

Note: How close beds are together. Personal effects tied to end of bed. Cities they’ve hit painted on back wall. Shoes under bed. One man already…

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