Winter,1944
A Mosquito PR MK XVI from the 25th Bomb Group, 653rd Sq
stationed at Watton, makes its way to Germany on another
scouting mission. The pilot and navigator’s mission is to reach the
target at least 20 minutes before the main bomber force arrives;
once over the target their job will be to report weather conditions
and enemy aircraft activity in the area. Conditions not being
suitable for the main bomber forces’ primary target will mean flying
on to towards the secondary target and carrying out similar
observations.

Artwork commissioned for publication below:
‘The 3rd SAD and 25th Bomb Group in Norfolk’ by Peter Bodle.

This was a private commission presented to the veteran fighter pilot of the
P-47D (JOE'S JOB) in the foreground. They are depicted here during a
low-level strafing run in late 1944. Both aircraft were part of the 373d
Fighter Group, 9th USAAF.