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Return to base: B-17 Flying Fortress navigator back at Molesworth after 68 years

RAF MOLESWORTH, United Kingdom - Lt. Col. Albert Levin returned to RAF Molesworth, United Kingdom, after 68 years. Then 2nd Lt. Levin flew 35 missions as a B-17 "Flying Fortress" navigator over Nazi occupied Germany from RAF Molesworth from 1944 - 1945. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Javier Cruz)

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Director, Imperial War Museum – Duxford presents the coin

Richard Ashton, Director, Imperial War Museum – Duxford presents the unique American Air Museum in Britain challenge coin to U.S. Navy Captain Gary Powers, Deputy Commander of the JIOCEUR Analytic Center during Ashton’s 6 December visit to RAF Molesworth. Ashton was at the base to receive briefings on the mission of the organizations on the base, tour WWII facilities, artwork and memorabilia and discuss future collaboration opportunities with IWM-D. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Javier Cruz.

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U.S. Navy Captain Gary Powers, presents a JAC baseball cap

U.S. Navy Captain Gary Powers, Deputy Commander of the JIOCEUR Analytic Center (JAC) presents a JAC baseball cap to Richard Ashton, Director, Imperial War Museum during his 6 December visit to RAF Molesworth. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Javier Cruz.

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Director, Imperial War Museum – Duxford (IWM-D) is reflected

Richard Ashton, Director, Imperial War Museum – Duxford (IWM-D) is reflected in the 303rd Bomb Group (Heavy) Memorial during his 6 December visit to RAF Molesworth. The 303rd flew from Molesworth, then Station 107 from October 1942 – April 1945. Director Ashton was welcomed at the memorial by Navy Captain Gary Powers, received briefings on the mission of the organizations on the base, and discussed collaboration opportunities with IWM-D. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Javier Cruz.

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Richard Ashton, Director, Imperial War Museum – Duxford reads a quote

Richard Ashton, Director, Imperial War Museum – Duxford reads a quote from U.S. Army Air Forces Commander, General Henry H. “Hap” Arnold on the 303rd Bomb Group (Heavy) Memorial during Ashton’s 6 December visit to RAF Molesworth. JIOCEUR Commander, Army Colonel Matthew P. Glunz invited the IWM-D Director to the base to discuss opportunities for collaboration in celebrating the contributions of American servicemen who arrived in the UK almost 70 years ago. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Javier Cruz.

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A simple memorial lies at then end of a grassy lane

A simple memorial lies at the end of a grassy lane near Thorney Hill, England commemorating 18 Brave Airmen who perished when their C-141 transport crashed during a thunderstorm in August 1976 during descent to RAF Mildenhall in a thunderstorm. A team from the JAC took action to restore the memorial site and fly a new American Flag. U,S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Charles W. Hajny.

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18 Brave Airmen perished when their C-141 transport crashed

18 Brave American airmen perished when their C-141 transport aircraft crashed during a thunderstorm in August 1976 during descent to RAF Mildenhall in a thunderstorm. A team from the JAC team took action to restore the memorial site and fly a new American Flag. U,S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Charles Hajny.

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A memorial in need of care.

A memorial in need of care. A memorial near Thorney Hill, England to the airmen who perished when their C-141 transport crashed during a thunderstorm in August 1976 was looking undignified before a team from the JAC team took action to restore the site and fly a new American Flag. U,S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Charles Hajny.

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The Stars and Stripes flies proudly over a memorial near Thorney Hill, England

The Stars and Stripes flies proudly over a memorial near Thorney Hill, England to the airmen who perished when their C-141 transport crashed during a thunderstorm in August 1976. A JAC team led by Master Sgt. Charles W. Hajny cleaned the site and replaced the tattered American flag with a new one. U,S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Charles W. Hajny.

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Lone bagpiper's haunting strains

A lone bagpiper's haunting strains echo among the graves at Cambridge American Cemetery to conclude the Veterans Day Ceremony by American Forces in the United Kingdom. U.S. Air Force Photo by TSgt John Barton

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9/11 Ceremony RAF Molesworth

Personnel from the 501st Combat Support Wing, U.S. European Command Joint Analysis Center, U.S. Africa Command J2-Molesworth and NATO's Intelligence Fusion Centre watch as Col. Michele Cook, U.S. Africa Command J2-M commander, lays a wreath during a 9/11 Ceremony at RAF Molesworth Sept. 9. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. John Barton)

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British Children at a WWII 303rd Bomb Group children's party

British Children at a 303rd Bomb Group children's party at Molesworth in December 1943 enjoying treats such as Hershey chocolate bars and ice cream rarely seen due to rationing during wartime Britain (Photo 303rd BGA)

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Royal Air Force Association Rushden and District members

Royal Air Force Association Rushden and District members gather in front of the 303rd Bomb Group (Heavy) memorial during their May 18th visit to RAF Molesworth (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Javier Cruz)

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Staff Sgt. Amedeus J. Dandini poses during WWII

Staff Sgt. Amedeus J. Dandini (on right) poses during WWII with a Jeep of the 359th Bomb Squadron Transportation section with PFC Robert W. Massie and Cpl. Charles P. Comi (photo courtesy of Vincent Dandini)

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Vince Dandini is presented a commemorative certificate

Vince Dandini, a 1962 graduate of Molesworth Junion High School is presented a commemorative certificate recognizing his May 25th visit to RAF Molesworth, and the service of his father, SSgt Amedeus J. Dandini with the 303rd Bomb Group (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Javier Cruz).

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Eddie Deerfield lays a wreath on behalf of the 303rd Bomb Group (Heavy)

Former 360th Bomb Squadron Radioman Eddie Deerfield lays a wreath on behalf of the 303rd Bomb Group (Heavy) during a May 13th ceremony at Cambridge American Cemetery in England as part of HELL’S ANGELS DAY celebrating the 68th anniversary of the completion of 25 missions by that B-17F. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Javier Cruz)

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Eddie Deerfield lays a floral spray

303rd Bomb Group veteran Eddie Deerfield lays a floral spray at the grave of his crewman right waist gunner Cpl. Alvin Etheredge. Etheredge was removed from flight status in August 1943 after flying 13 missions and served on the MSgt Robert B. Heiliger ground crew until he died from a tumor in May 1945 (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Javier Cruz)

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303rd Bomb Group veteran Eddie Deerfield shares a light moment

303rd Bomb Group veteran Eddie Deerfield shares a light moment with JAC Commander Army Colonel Matt Glunz, as JAC Historian Peter Park looks on during the May 13th HELL’S ANGELS DAY celebration (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Javier Cruz)

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Deerfield talks with Air Force Colonels Jeffrey S. Yocum and Brian T. Kelly

Former 303rd Bomb Group Radioman Eddie Deerfield talks with Air Force Colonels Jeffrey S. Yocum and Brian T. Kelly, Deputy Commander and Commander respectively of the 501st Combat Support wing after Deerfield’s talk at RAF Molesworth as part of the celebration of HELL’S ANGELS DAY on May 13th. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Javier Cruz)

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The tri-base community celebrates on May 13

The tri-base community celebrates on May 13 the 68th anniversary of the day B-17 Flying Fortress Hell's Angels from Molesworth was the first bomber to do 25 missions in World War II. ID Card holders are welcome to attend at 10 am in Hangar 84, and a wreath laying at Cambridge American Cemetery at 2 p.m. (Photo Courtesy 303rd Bomb Group)

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