Mr. William Randolph Hearst Jr., a war correspondent visiting Duxford, joins the pilots in the briefing room. To his right is Major John G DuFour. Passed for publication 28 October 1943. Printed caption attached to reverse of print: 'Thunderbolts - the "Guardian Angels" of Flying Fortresses. Here are pictures of Thunderbolts P-47s, the famous American fighter planes, which escort Flying Fortresses on their daylight missions over Occupied Europe. Photo shows:- Mr. Hearst attends briefing before the day's mission. Lt. Col. James J. Stone, Jr., Westfield, N.J., is addressing the pilotsin the headquarters' briefing room prior to their escort mission with the Flying Fortresses. Stone, Thunderbolt group commander, led his men on their flight into Germany that day. U.S. Pool/SG/H. Keystone 60.'