FRE 2756
IMAGEWar correspondent William Randolph Hearst Jr with Major Eugene P. Roberts and and Captain Charles P London of the 78th Fighter Group during a visit to Duxford. Printed caption on reverse: '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:- Captain Charles P. LONDON, Long Beach, California; Mr. HEARST, and Major Gene ROBERTS (left to right), Spokane, Washington, pose after the two fighter pilots return from their mission of yesterday. Wearing his goggles and Mae West life preserver, the major has just come up on his bicycle - quite a change from a few minutes ago when he was roaring along at close to 400 m.p.h., high above France and Germany. U.S. Pool/SG/H. Keystone 73.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Role/Job: War Correspondent
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 83rd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-421260
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 364th Fighter Group 84th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (67th Fighter Wing)
- Service Numbers: O-403830
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot/Group Commander
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: "Duckpond"