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Lieutenant George F. Perpente, sitting on a loaded bomb trolley, talks to Lieutenant Francis N. King and Lieutenant William Thistlewaite, also of the 353rd Fighter Group. The group is in front a P-47 Thunderbolt. This photograph was taken at Metfield air base where the group were stationed between 3 August 1943 and 12 April 1944. Passed for publication 4 December 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'U.S. Fighters Now Carry Bombs. Photo shows: U.S. fighter pilots discuss their first fighter bomber raid while

William T Thistlethwaite

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 351st Fighter Squadron Headquarters (353rd Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-793557
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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Other

Failed to Return (FTR) Over Water (OW)

English Channel 12 May 1944

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MACR 4991 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database