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Old 1st February 2023, 20:11
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Another research for Tours area (France) : a recon mission 11 July 1944 :

Another research for Tours area (France) : a recon mission 11 July 1944 :

Please, a recon plane took pictures of a rail road bridge settled just West of Tours : Pont de la Motte (between Saint Cyr / North bank and La Riche / South side of river Loire).
A friend of mine has got a photo rail photo with these information written in the bottom :

(US 15/1212) 11 July 44 (F/7) (250) 10 PR (1030B)
RR Br-Tours (ILL4700/27/A)

Please can you help me to undertand these indications ?
Is « 10 PR » for 10th Photographic Reconnaissance Group ?

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Old 1st February 2023, 20:48
Adriano Baumgartner Adriano Baumgartner is offline
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Re: Another research for Tours area (France) : a recon mission 11 July 1944 :

Canonne, I have just finished reading the wonderful book of Tom G. Ivie about the 10th PRG History.

I do quote, from Lt. Trenner's Diary (pg.44). Two pilots went up that day (15h TAC R). which were Lieutenant Fred Trenner and Lt. John Miefert. The book quotes Fred Trenner's memories:
"Finally got the job done on those bridge photos. Bud really got some beautiful pictures and its been an exciting day...went down to Tours and it was a piece of cake as was the third one."

Please forward me your e-mail so I can scan you the relevant full page report, all right?

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Old 1st February 2023, 20:50
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Re: Another research for Tours area (France) : a recon mission 11 July 1944 :

Confirm 10PR is 10PRG and that F/7 means a 7" lens (focal). The book mentions F/6", F/12", F/24" generally....

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Old 1st February 2023, 20:51
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Re: Another research for Tours area (France) : a recon mission 11 July 1944 :

This is the book by the way...fully recommended: https://www.amazon.com/Aerial-Reconn.../dp/0816889007

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