German air crew prepares for mission, November 1942

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Photograph. German Luftwaffe crew at briefing next to plane. Official German caption on photo reverse, translated: "Long distance reconnoiterers keep watch on the Mediterranean coast. The observer explains the calculated course on the map. The team is in good spirits and looking forward to the beautiful, though strenuous flight on this sunny November day. Southern France, 21/11/42." Southern France. 21 November 1942

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11/21/1942
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Collection consists of 270 photographs from Germany, taken as propaganda photos to demonstrate the might of the German military.
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Military air pilots--German--Europe
Military reconnaissance--German--Great Britain