FRE 9585
IMAGEP-47 Thunderbolts of the 48th Fighter Group line up for take off in Normandy. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 19 Jun 1944.' [stamp] an d'330049.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'P-47S GO INTO ACTION IN NORMANDY. Associated Press Photo shows: From one of the newest airstrips built in France to accomodate the heavy American Thunderbolts. P-47s Fighter Bombser refuelled and re-armed taxi to the starting line in clouds of dust for another trip in their hunt for Germans to be straffed.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Advanced Landing Ground A-4