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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.'
Roger Freeman Collection
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
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Units served with
- 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: 55th Fighter Group 38th Fighter Squadron 82nd Fighter Squadron Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (78th Fighter Group) Headquarters (55th Fighter Group)
- Service Numbers: O-650166
- Highest Rank: Brigadier General
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot, Commanding Officer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 82nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-799276
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other Mission credit |
28 August 1944 | A/C flown by Joseph Myers, he is credited with downing the first ME262 on 28/08/44. Location unknown. |
Revisions
Contributorgeneral ira snapsorter
Changes
Sources
Listed under 78th FG aircraft at Little Friends website http://www.littlefriends.co.uk/