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Radar OperatorFRANCE-Lt. Edward Kespel of Chicago, Ill., radar observer of the P-61 Black Widow, a 9th Air force night fighter "Borrowed Time," is in the rear cockpit of his plane as it is ready to go on a mission in the everlasting crushing of the German forces.

Publication:
US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II
Theater Number:
12
Theater:
Europe
Place:
France
Category:
Crews
Sub Category:
Radar Operator
Short Caption:
FRANCE-Lt. Edward Kespel of...
Caption:
FRANCE-Lt. Edward Kespel of Chicago, Ill., radar observer of the P-61 Black Widow, a 9th Air force night fighter "Borrowed Time," is in the rear cockpit of his plane as it is ready to go on a mission in the everlasting crushing of the German forces.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
FRANCE, CREWS, RADAROPERATOR
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A17128-A53873AC
Conflict Period:
World War II

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About US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

This series of photos documents an important era in US military aviation history, especially activities of the US Air Force during World War II.

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Fold3, US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II (https://www.fold3.com/document/35467693/france-lt-edward-kespel-of-chicago-ill-radar-observer-of-the-p-61-black-widow-a-9th-air-force-night- : accessed May 11, 2024), database and images,

Publication Title
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
Total Records
88,912Complete: 100%
Content Source
The National Archives logoThe National Archives
Record Group
342
Published on Fold3
November 27, 2007
Last Updated
December 31, 2008