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King George VI speaking with Flight Lieutenant Les Munro, observed by Wing Commander Guy Gibson and Air Vice Marshal Ralph Cochrane, Scampton, England, United Kingdom, 27 May 1943Element of the 62nd Fighter Squadron fly their P-47 Thunderbolts over the English countryside, Apr-Jun 1943; these fighters were based at RAF Horsham St Faith, Norfolk, England, UK.
King George VI speaking with Flight Lieutenant Les Munro, observed by Wing Commander Guy Gibson and Air Vice Marshal Ralph Cochrane, Scampton, England, United Kingdom, 27 May 1943Element of the 62nd Fighter Squadron fly their P-47 Thunderbolts over the English countryside, Apr-Jun 1943; these fighters were based at RAF Horsham St Faith, Norfolk, England, UK.
Master Sergeant Edward Gregory of the 306th Bomb Group in front of an orderly room at RAF Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, England, mid-1943. MSgt Gregory was the crew chief for the B-17 ‘Rose of York’.Radio Operator TSgt Robert Myllykoski of the 306th Bomb Group trying to squeeze into the ball turret of B-17 Fortress “Unbearable II” at RAF Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, England, mid-1943. Looking on is SSgt John Jessup.
Master Sergeant Edward Gregory of the 306th Bomb Group in front of an orderly room at RAF Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, England, mid-1943. MSgt Gregory was the crew chief for the B-17 ‘Rose of York’.Radio Operator TSgt Robert Myllykoski of the 306th Bomb Group trying to squeeze into the ball turret of B-17 Fortress “Unbearable II” at RAF Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, England, mid-1943. Looking on is SSgt John Jessup.
UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill in Downing Street, London, England, United Kingdom, 5 Jun 1943; he had just returned from the US after a meeting with RooseveltAn Iranian, a Chinese, and two British officers in conversation during the United Nations Day Parade, London, England, United Kingdom, 14 Jun 1943
UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill in Downing Street, London, England, United Kingdom, 5 Jun 1943; he had just returned from the US after a meeting with RooseveltAn Iranian, a Chinese, and two British officers in conversation during the United Nations Day Parade, London, England, United Kingdom, 14 Jun 1943
Paratroops leaving an Airspeed Horsa training aircraft of No. 21 Heavy Glider Conversion Unit at Brize Norton, England, United Kingdom, 24 Jun 1943. The paratroops were taking part in a press day exercise.King George VI with Air Chief Marshal Charles Portal, United Kingdom, 25 Jun 1943
Paratroops leaving an Airspeed Horsa training aircraft of No. 21 Heavy Glider Conversion Unit at Brize Norton, England, United Kingdom, 24 Jun 1943. The paratroops were taking part in a press day exercise.King George VI with Air Chief Marshal Charles Portal, United Kingdom, 25 Jun 1943
Commander of United States Naval Forces in the Atlantic Admiral Harold Stark aboard the battleship USS South Dakota at Scapa Flow, Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom, 26 Jun 1943.Two B-17 Fortresses of the 94th Bombardment Group approaching an airfield in England, United Kingdom, 28 Jun 1943 (aircraft serial numbers 42-30382 above and 42-30376 below).
Commander of United States Naval Forces in the Atlantic Admiral Harold Stark aboard the battleship USS South Dakota at Scapa Flow, Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom, 26 Jun 1943.Two B-17 Fortresses of the 94th Bombardment Group approaching an airfield in England, United Kingdom, 28 Jun 1943 (aircraft serial numbers 42-30382 above and 42-30376 below).
A P-47 Thunderbolt making a low pass over the bombers of the 306th Bomb Group at RAF Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, England in Jun or Jul 1943. Note the Cletrac tractor towing the bomber into its stand.Lt Stanley Stedt, a bombardier with the 306th Bomb Group, sitting astride a 4,000-pound bomb while fellow airmen sit atop cases of .50-caliber ammunition, RAF Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, England, Jul 1943.
A P-47 Thunderbolt making a low pass over the bombers of the 306th Bomb Group at RAF Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, England in Jun or Jul 1943. Note the Cletrac tractor towing the bomber into its stand.Lt Stanley Stedt, a bombardier with the 306th Bomb Group, sitting astride a 4,000-pound bomb while fellow airmen sit atop cases of .50-caliber ammunition, RAF Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, England, Jul 1943.
Painted wall showing the mission record of the 306th Bombardment Group in a hut at RAF Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom, circa mid-1943.French Commandos celebrate Bastille Day on the parade grounds of Wellington Barracks, London, United Kingdom, 14 Jul 1943. Note the Thompson sub-machine gun.
Painted wall showing the mission record of the 306th Bombardment Group in a hut at RAF Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom, circa mid-1943.French Commandos celebrate Bastille Day on the parade grounds of Wellington Barracks, London, United Kingdom, 14 Jul 1943. Note the Thompson sub-machine gun.
Staff Sergeant Maynard H. Smith of the 306th Bomb Group saluting the colors after being awarded the Medal of Honor at RAF Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom, 15 Jul 1943.Staff Sergeant Maynard H. Smith with the 306th Bomb Group after being awarded the Medal of Honor at RAF Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom, 15 Jul 1943.
Staff Sergeant Maynard H. Smith of the 306th Bomb Group saluting the colors after being awarded the Medal of Honor at RAF Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom, 15 Jul 1943.Staff Sergeant Maynard H. Smith with the 306th Bomb Group after being awarded the Medal of Honor at RAF Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom, 15 Jul 1943.
US Secretary of War Henry Stimson presenting the Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant Maynard H. Smith, at RAF Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom, 15 Jul 1943. Photo 1 of 4.US Secretary of War Henry Stimson presenting the Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant Maynard H. Smith, at RAF Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom, 15 Jul 1943. Photo 2 of 4.
US Secretary of War Henry Stimson presenting the Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant Maynard H. Smith, at RAF Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom, 15 Jul 1943. Photo 1 of 4.US Secretary of War Henry Stimson presenting the Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant Maynard H. Smith, at RAF Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom, 15 Jul 1943. Photo 2 of 4.
US Secretary of War Henry Stimson presenting the Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant Maynard H. Smith, at RAF Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom, 15 Jul 1943. Photo 3 of 4.US Secretary of War Henry Stimson presenting the Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant Maynard H. Smith, at RAF Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom, 15 Jul 1943. Photo 4 of 4.
US Secretary of War Henry Stimson presenting the Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant Maynard H. Smith, at RAF Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom, 15 Jul 1943. Photo 3 of 4.US Secretary of War Henry Stimson presenting the Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant Maynard H. Smith, at RAF Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom, 15 Jul 1943. Photo 4 of 4.

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