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The following photos were taken by Bob Prante. Shortly after the war ended Bob was able to take a B-17 ride over Leiston, (Base F-373) these are the results.

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Living sites/all Sqns

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362nd Sqn, Harrow lane is bottom
Right.

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Part off the 363rd Dispersal

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362nd Tech area and Dispersal

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362nd Technical area

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(Foreground) 364th Area.

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364th Tech area and Dispersal.

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100th B/Group B-17 alongside.

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Well Used shot of Leiston.

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Bob Prante here on the left with other
members of Lt Moorehouse's Crew.

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469th Service Sqn Hanger.
   

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N/E end of Runway 24.

  

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On approach to Runway 24,
taken from B-17 nose.

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