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War 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

People

  • 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

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.'
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: "Duckpond"

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection