24th Photographic Mapping (later, 24th Photographic; 24th Combat Mapping) Squadron: 2 September 1942 – 9 October 1943 (not operational, 2 September 1942 – c. 12 January 1943; detached c. 8 August – 9 October 1943)
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On 30 October 1943, the 5th flew its first mission to Germany, photographing targets in Munich, Augsburg, Regensburg and Stuttgart.
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On 8 December 1943, after the allies captured the airfields in the vicinity of Foggia, the group moved to San Severo, Italy, near Foggia.
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When the group arrived at its headquarters at La Marsa, Tunisia, on 8 September, the allies were just beginning the campaign against Italy.
From July 1969 to July 1970, Poe was commander of the 26th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
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As a result, the 26th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing was relocated to Ramstein Air Base, West Germany.