7th Photo Group History Photograph Album
Creators:
7th Photographic Reconnaissance and Mapping Group
Dates:
1943-1945
Size:
0.24 Cubic feet (1 flat box)
Collection ID:
NASM.XXXX.0669
Repository:
National Air and Space Museum Archives
The 7th Photographic Group (variously known as 7th Photographic Reconnaissance and Mapping Group, 7th Photographic Group ((Reconnaissance)), and 7th Reconnaissance Group) was activated on 1 May 1943 and assigned to the Eighth Air Force on 7 July 1943. The group was tasked to obtain information about bombardment targets and damage inflicted by bombardment operations; provide mapping service for air and ground units; observe and report on enemy transportation, installations, and positions; and obtain data on weather conditions. This collection consists of a photo album documenting the history and activities of the unit.
