Ground crew of the 78th Fighter Group manually start the engine of a P-47 Thunderbolt. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], 'Not to be published 15 Aug 1943.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 26 Aug 1943.' [stamp] and '278825.' [censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'AT U.S. THUNDERBOLTS STATION. This series of pictures is a graphic story of the everyday activities of a Thunderbolt P-47 Group which includes some of the finest fighter pilots. Record holders of the U.S. Army Air forcein Britain. Keystone Photo Shows: Starting the propellor before take off. U.S.POOL/F. Keystone. 17. SG.'