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06 Jun

The service of President George H W Bush

George Herbert Walker Bush was an aviator in the US Navy, Honorary Chairman of the American Air Museum and, of course, 41st President of the United States. Following his death, aged 94 on 30 November 2018, we look back at his impact on the wars of the 20th Century and his relationship with the American Air Museum. Bush was born in Milton, Massachusetts [...]
05 Jun

IWM CATALOGUE RECORD

The battle scarred tail of a B-24 Liberator (RT-R, serial number 41-29177) nicknamed "Ginger" of the 446th Bomb Group. Image via Albert R Krassman Jr Written on slide casing: 'Ginger.'
04 Jun

IWM CATALOGUE RECORD

B-24 Liberators of the 446th Bomb Group bomb a German airfield. Handwritten caption on reverse: '446BG Liberator observing bomb damage to German airfield.'
04 Jun

Armorers of the 706th Bomb Squadron

Armorers of the 706th Bomb Squadron, 446th Bomb Group with a B-24 Liberator (RT-R, serial number 41-29137) nicknamed "Dry Run". Image via Albert R Krassman Jr Written on slide casing: '706 Armament.'
04 Jun

IWM CATALOGUE RECORD

B-24 Liberators of the 446th Bomb Group drop bombs over their target. Image stamped on reverse: 'US Official Photograph.' [stamp], 'Sacred.' [stamp] Handwritten caption on reverse: 446 BG led by "Ronnie" unloading demolition + incendiaries on Rheine Marshalling Yards, 9 March 1945.'