2911th BS Photos

Membury, England (1943)

Lt. J.D. Adams Caption: "Spit V's in Formation taken at Membery (sic) Eng. My A-20 was Photo Ship"

Lt. J.D. Adams Caption: "Spit V's in Formation taken over Membery (sic) - My A-20 was Photo Ship."

Lt. J.D. Adams Caption: "Buzzing the field at Membery (sic) Eng. Sept. 1943"

Six A-20B AirCraft ready for Take-off. L-to-R: Serial Numbers 41-3439, 41-3386 or 41-3388, 41-3368 and 41-3377, the right-most A/C Serial Numbers are not visible. Lt. J.D. Adams Caption: "Our A-20's taken at Membery, (sic) Eng. Last of Sept 1943"

Aerial photograph of Membury airfield looking west, the main runway is undergoing extension, 21 April 1943. Photograph by 13th Photographic Squadron, 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group, sortie number US/13PH/207. English Heritage (USAAF Photography).
(American Air Museum)

Keevil Airfield near Trowbridge England (1943)

Lt. Wayne Downing, 1943

Lt. Wayne Downing on A-20B

Lt. Wayne Downing, 2nd from Right

L-R: Lt. Wayne Downing, unknown, Lt. Harry Hewes, Lt. Hillary Cole on A-20B

Mark Morrisson (BN) and Wayne Downing (pilot)

Gunners Wilson & Beasley

Juanita "Nita" Green, RN (Norma Downing's 298th General Hospital roomate) and Howard L Redfern, 2911th BN

Lt. J.D. Adams Caption: "Adams & Crew L. to R. 1. Oscar McClure, Pvt. Bottom Gunner, 2. Howard L. Redfern, 1st Lt. Nav., 3. James D. Adams 2nd Lt Pilot, 4. Allen Zeikus, Pvt. Top Gunner"

Lt. J.D. Adams Caption: "Taken at Keevil, Eng. Oct. 1943"

Lt. James D. Adams

Lt. James D. Adams

Lt. J.D. Adams Caption: "Bill Bavin"

Lt. J.D. Adams Caption: "Jack Sheehan with 100 # Mustard Bombs"

Lt. J.D. Adams Caption: "Harry E. Hewes Jr. Went down at Amiens France May 27, 1944 2000 Hrs. He's home now minus his left Leg!"

A-20B A/C Serial Number 41-3387, Fuselage Code DA-J (DA is the Squadron code of the 153rd Liaison Squadron), flying over Llandudno, Conwy County Borough, Wales. Shadows thrown by the houses indicates the photo was taken approx mid-morning. (per RAF Wethersfield Public Facebook Group comments, 15-Sep-2017).

Aerial photograph of Keevil airfield looking west, the runways and perimeter are under construction, 3 May 1942. Photograph taken by No. 1 Photographic Reconnaissance Unit, sortie number RAF/HLA/518. English Heritage (RAF Photography).
(American Air Museum)

Aerial photograph of Keevil airfield looking south east, the main runway runs horizontally, the control tower and two T2 hangars are at the top right of the airfield, operational buildings blister hangars and barrack sites are at the bottom, 4 March 1944. Photograph taken by 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group, sortie number US/7PH/GP/LOC196. English Heritage (USAAF Photography).
(American Air Museum)

Lt. James D. Adams Orders - Assignments prior to 416th BG

Special Orders No 170, 20 Jun 1943 - Adams, Downing and others - Relieved of assignment to 75th Rcn Gp William Northern Army Air Field; Assigned to Shipment Numbers FM-500-AJ, FM-500-BJ, FM-500-CJ, Army Air Base, Presque Isle Maine for further shipment overseas, page 1

Special Orders No 170, 20 Jun 1943,
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Transfer List No 5, 20 Jun 1943 - Transfer list for Special Orders No 170, page 1

Transfer List No 5, 20 Jun 1943,
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Special Orders No 156, 10 Jul 1943 - 2nd Lt James D. Adams and others - Relieved from Casual Pool, 12th Repl Cont Depot; Assigned to 3rd Bomb Wing, Eighth Air Support Command; from AAF-591 (Washington Hall, Lincolnshire, England) to AAF-160 (Marks Hall, Essex, England), page 1

Special Orders No 156, 10 Jul 1943,
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Special Orders No 156, 10 Jul 1943,
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Special Orders No 156, 10 Jul 1943,
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Special Orders No 101, 17 Jul 1943 - Adams, Downing and others - Assignment from HQ 67th Reconnaissance Group to 153rd Ln Sq, 107th Rcn Sq (Fighter), page 1

Special Orders No 101, 17 Jul 1943,
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Special Orders No 101, 17 Jul 1943,
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Special Orders No 124, 17 Jul 1943 - Adams, Downing and others - Travel orders from USAAF Sta 466 (Membury, Berkshire, England) to USAAF Sta 471 (Keevil, Wiltshire, England) to join 153rd Ln Sq

Special Orders No 13, 7 Sep 1943 - 55 Officers and 143 Enlisted Men (including Adams and Downing) - Transferred from 153rd Ln Sq; Assigned to 2911th Bomb Sq (L) (Prov); no change of Station, page 1

Special Orders No 13, 7 Sep 1943,
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Special Orders No 13, 7 Sep 1943,
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Special Orders No 13, 7 Sep 1943,
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Squadron Orders No 13, 1 Nov 1943 - Adams, Downing and others - Assignments within 2911th Bomb Sq (L) (Prov), page 1

Squadron Orders No 13, 1 Nov 1943,
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Squadron Orders No 13, 1 Nov 1943,
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Special Orders No 77, 24 Nov 1943 - 52 Officers and 209 Enlisted Men (including Adams and Downing) - Relieved from 2911th Bomb Sq (L) (Prov); Assigned to HQ & HQ Sq, 67th Rcn Gp; no change of Station, page 1

Special Orders No 77, 24 Nov 1943,
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Special Orders No 77, 24 Nov 1943,
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Special Orders No 77, 24 Nov 1943,
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Special Orders No 77, 24 Nov 1943,
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Special Orders No 77, 24 Nov 1943,
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Special Orders No 188, 28 Nov 1943 - 47 Officers and 171 Enlisted Men (including Adams and Downing) - Relieved from HQ 67th Rcn Gp; Assigned to 153rd Ln Sq; no change of Station, page 1

Special Orders No 188, 28 Nov 1943,
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Special Orders No 188, 28 Nov 1943,
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Special Orders No 193, 4 Dec 1943 - 2nd Lt James D. Adams and others - Granted 8 day Leave of absence

Special Orders No 10, 31 Jan 1944 - Adams, Downing and others - 14 day Temporary Duty assignemt with 496th Fighter Training Group; from Station 471 (Keevil) to 345 (Goxhill, north Lincolnshire, England), page 1

Special Orders No 10, 31 Jan 1944,
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Special Orders No 10, 31 Jan 1944,
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Special Orders No 27, 13 Feb 1944 - Transfer of 153rd Liaison Squadron personnel (17 Officers (including Adams and Downing) and 11 Enlisted Men, formerly 2911th BS) Station 471 (Keevil) to 416th Bombardment Group Station 170 (Wethersfield), page 1

Special Orders No 27, 13 Feb 1944,
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Special Orders No 19, 22 Feb 1944 - Assignments of 416th BG Officers to 416th Bomb Squadrons

See also:
2911th Bombardment Squadron (L) Provisional History page.