FRE 304
IMAGELeft to right: Lieutenant Clifford B. Hahn and Lieutenant Warren M. Wesson, both pilots of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, at Duxford air base. Passed for publication 13 August 1943. 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 Force in Britain. Keystone Picture shows: L to R: Lt. Clifford Hahn (Fredericksburg Texas) and Lt. Warren Wesson working out details of operations. U.S. Pool/F. Keystone SG 42.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 78th Fighter Group 82nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-666933
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 495th Fighter Training Group 78th Fighter Group 82nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12046487 / O-792890
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: "Duckpond"