42-27339

Line up of P-47 Thunderbolts of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, at Duxford air base. September 1944. Printed caption on reverse of print: '55432 AC - War Birds Home To Rest - Republic P-47 Thunderbolts lined up on an 8th Air Force field in England after a daylight sweep over Germany. Crews have finished inspections and refueling.' media-377553.jpg FRE 310 Line up of P-47 Thunderbolts of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, at Duxford air base. September 1944. Printed caption on reverse of print: '55432 AC - War Birds Home To Rest - Republic P-47 Thunderbolts lined up on an 8th Air Force field in England after a daylight sweep over Germany. Crews have finished inspections and refueling.' Roger Freeman Collection

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection

Object Number - FRE 310 - Line up of P-47 Thunderbolts of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, at Duxford air base. September 1944. Printed caption on reverse of...

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Captain Joseph Myers and crew of the 38th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group, beside P-38J Lightning (CG-O, serial number 42-67685), named "Journey's End".
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 55th Fighter Group 38th Fighter Squadron 82nd Fighter Squadron Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (78th Fighter Group) Headquarters (55th Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-650166
  • Highest Rank: Brigadier General
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot, Commanding Officer
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 82nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-799276
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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28 August 1944 A/C flown by Joseph Myers, he is credited with downing the first ME262 on 28/08/44. Location unknown.

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Listed under 78th FG aircraft at Little Friends website http://www.littlefriends.co.uk/

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