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Assigned to 82FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to 63FS, 56FG, 8AF USAAF.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 82nd Fighter Squadron 84th Fighter Squadron Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (78th Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: 14042220 / O-428003
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot

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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

Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA Built at Republic.

Delivered

Republic Airport (FRG), 7150 Republic Airport, Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA Delivered to USAAF.

Assigned

Duxford, Cambridge CB22, UK Assigned to 82FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF.

Assigned

Boxted, Colchester, UK Transferred to 63FS, 56FG, 8AF USAAF.

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