44-11669

Assigned to 83FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF.

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People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 78th Fighter Group 83rd Fighter Squadron Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (78th Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: 31162718 / O-688241
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot

Places

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.'
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: "Duckpond"

Events

Event Location Date Description

Manufactured

Dallas, TX, USA Built at North American.

Delivered

DFW International Airport (DFW), 2400 Aviation Drive North, DFW Airport, TX 75261, USA Delivered to USAAf.

Assigned

Assigned to 83FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF.

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