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King George VI of the United Kingdom (center) on a tour of RAF Thurleigh in Bedfordshire, England, 13 Nov 1942. He is hearing from USAAF Lt Robert Riordan (left) about how his B-17 Fortress was damaged on a mission.

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Caption     King George VI of the United Kingdom (center) on a tour of RAF Thurleigh in Bedfordshire, England, 13 Nov 1942. He is hearing from USAAF Lt Robert Riordan (left) about how his B-17 Fortress was damaged on a mission. ww2dbase
WW2-Era Location Name Thurleigh, England, United Kingdom
Date 13 Nov 1942
Photographer    Unknown
 
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Source    ww2dbaseImperial War Museum
Link to Source    Link
Identification Code   IWM FRE 4390
 
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Photos on Same Day 13 Nov 1942
 
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Added By David Stubblebine
Photo Size 1,263 x 982 pixels



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1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
20 Sep 2023 09:16:33 PM

At right is Brigadier General Newton Longfellow, commander of the USAAF First Bombardment Wing.

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