Winifred Carnell-Thurley

Civilian
media-5512.png UPL 5512 Winifred Thurley (right) with Mrs Mary Kelly. Worked in Duxford's PX, while the station was occupied by the 78th Fighter Group. Became friends with 78th Fighter Group Sgt Elden Rogers.

Winifred Thurley's son, Mervyn Carnell-Thurley.

Object Number - UPL 5512 - Winifred Thurley (right) with Mrs Mary Kelly. Worked in Duxford's PX, while the station was occupied by the 78th Fighter Group. Became friends with...

Winifred worked in Duxford's PX (Post Exchange - the on-base shop). Her son, Mervyn, remembers consuming the ice cream and Coca-Cola available to the Americans!

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People

Elden C Rogers

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant

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"

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Born

Folkestone, Kent, UK

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Mervyn Carnell-Thurley

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Interview with Mervyn Carnell-Thurley

Winifred Carnell-Thurley: Gallery (1 items)

Object number: UPL 5512 - Winifred Thurley (right) with Mrs Mary Kelly...