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Somewhere in England Air Crew Woken for D-Day Mission
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.
Intel Library on Base for Combat Crew to Study S-2 Reports, Operational Pics, Models of Enemy AC, Battle Maps
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.
Maps on wall show European Front and Italian Front. Bomb strike photos on wall. Files on table. Model AC on table.
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.
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.
Charge of Quarters waking Crew for the Day’s Bombing Mission
Note: Not 44th BG
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.
8th AF Base – 2 Crew Hold Last Minute Briefing Before Mission on Hardstand
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.