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 strike photos on wall. Files on table. Model AC on table.
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 outside.
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 hardstand – can see equipment/other AC in background.
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.
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.
Notes: Faces show intentness and concentration as they prepare for biggest assignment of their lives. Serious, purposeful, studying what is in store at targets.
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.
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 smoking.