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P/O Carroll W McColpin at the nose of Supermarine Spitfire 'MD-Y' Oct 41. McColpin flew with all three eagle squadrons having initially flown with 607 Sqn RAF. He was a double ace before the US entered the war post Pearl Harbour.

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Carroll W McColpin

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 404th Fighter Group 4th Fighter Group 336th Fighter Squadron No 71 'Eagle' Squadron No 121 'Eagle' Squadron No 133 'Eagle' Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Major General
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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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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Date:
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ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations and person associations
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