24th Combat Mapping Squadron

Loading film into 24th Mapping Squadron F-7A, #441678, from photographic equipment carrying trailer. February 22, 1945.

24th Mapping Squadron F-7A, #441968, in China, likely at Chanyi (Zhanyi).

Gun turret maintenance for F-7/B-24, October 1, 1944. Kermit Smith and Hummel. 24th Combat Mapping Squadron, 8th Photo Reconnaissance Group, 10th Air Force.

Aerial photographic compartment on F-7. 24th Combat Mapping Squadron, 8th Photo Reconnaissance Group, 10th Air Force. At Gushkara, India, 1945. These F-7 were in equipped with extra gas tank in place of the forward bomb bay on a B-24, and a converted aerial photo compartment in the back bomb bay, to map areas at 20,000 feet above terrain.

24th Mapping Squadron squadron party, likely in India.

Newly-minted Medal of Valor recipients in India, 1945. The officer in the picture on the left is First Lieutenant Donald J. Lochner, followed by Second Lieutenant Harold N. Olive, and finally Harry J. Hartz, all 24th Combat Mapping Squadron. The two men to the right are unknown. (Thanks to Randy for sharing his research. See more here.)

Crew poses with F-7 "Easy Goin'" during WWII.

Flyer standing with F-7A "Rice Pattie Hattie." 24th Combat Mapping Squadron, 8th Photo Reconnaissance Group, 10th Air Force

Rice paddies and walled town of Chanyi (Zhanyi), Yunnan, China, during WWII.

Flight group of 24th Mapping Squadron at APO 690, Gushkara, India. With B-24/F-7.