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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.

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

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

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

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: 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.