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Stewart, James, Pilot as Col in USaF -began combat fl
Stewart, James, Pilot as Col in USaF -began combat flying with 453rd Bomb Group, 31 March 1944
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1944 Began Bomb Combat Pilot Stewart Usaaf
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This photograph captures the moment Col. James Stewart, the renowned Hollywood actor turned military aviator, began his combat flying career with the 453rd Bomb Group of the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) on March 31, 1944. The image shows Stewart, clad in his military uniform and aviator sunglasses, standing confidently next to a B-24 Liberator bomber plane. The plane, adorned with the distinctive markings of the 453rd Bomb Group, is ready for takeoff, its engines roaring in the background. Stewart, who had enlisted in the USAAF as a private in 1940, had undergone rigorous training as a pilot before being assigned to the 453rd Bomb Group. The group was based at Grafton Underwood Airfield in England and was part of the Eighth Air Force, which was responsible for bombing campaigns over Germany during World War II. The 31st of March, 1944, marked a significant milestone in Stewart's military career, as he finally got the opportunity to fly in combat. The photograph encapsulates the spirit of bravery and determination that defined the men and women who served in the USAAF during this pivotal period in history. The image is a poignant reminder of the crucial role that aviation played in the outcome of the war and the sacrifices made by the brave pilots and crews who flew the bombers. This photograph, taken from the extensive archives of Mary Evans Prints Online, is an invaluable historical document that sheds light on the extraordinary story of Col. James Stewart and his service in the USAAF.
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