41-6373

media-48698.jpeg UPL 48698 Ground crew of the 78th Fighter Group test the engine of a P-47 Thunderbolt (41-6373) August 1943.

USAAF Photo

Object Number - UPL 48698 - Ground crew of the 78th Fighter Group test the engine of a P-47 Thunderbolt (41-6373) August 1943.

Assigned to 83FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to 525FTS, 495FTG, 8AF USAAF.

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People

Lieutenant-Colonel Jack S. Jenkins, of the 55th Fighter Group, and James J. Stone, of the 78th Fighter Group, stand in front of P-47 Thunderbolt. A P-38 Lightning (CY-?) of the 334th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group is in the background.

James J Stone

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 66th Fighter Wing 83rd Fighter Squadron Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (78th Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-403658
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Commanding Officer / 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.'

Duxford

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

Events

Event Location Date Description

Assigned

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

Assigned

Atcham, UK Transferred to 525FTS, 495FTG, 8AF USAAF.

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