UPL 17110
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"Officers of the USAAF formerly members of the British Eagle Squadrons, have returned form the European front. they are in Washington today where they told their experience in aerial combat against the Nazis. The Eagle Squadrons were composed of American citizens who joined the British RAF and were organized into all American fighter squadrons. These were disbanded following the entry of the US into the war and the American personnel for the most part were transferred to our air forces. As such they continued in combat duty and have taken part in many of the successful actions against the enemy." L-R: L-R: Carroll W McColpin, Sam Alfred Mauriello, William J Daley, Reade F Tilley
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Units
![Personnel talk to Lieutenant-Colonel Oscar Coen of the 334th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Groupin the cockpit of his P-47 Thunderbolt after a mission over Paris, 15 October 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'American Thunderbolt fighters are proving a terror to the German pilots (former members of the R.A.F.). Flying their high altitude fast diving fighters, that have accounted for many enemy planes. In the raid over Paris the fighters of this station accounted for 17 down, 5 probables and one damaged. 1](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/max_650x650/public/freeman/media-401067.jpg?itok=uoNbOk2P)
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
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- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
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- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
![Thunderbolt pilots of the 4th Fighter Group in the briefing room at Debden. The 4th Fighter Group flew P-47 Thunderbolts on missions between March 1943 and February 1944. In the centre of the image, looking straight at the camera is James A. Goodson. On the far right of the shot, wearing a garrison cap, is Lieutenant Paul S. Riley. The two men at the front of the shot, sitting on wicker chairs, are, left to right Lieutenant James A. Clark and Lieutenant Spiros S. Pisanos. Printed caption attached to print](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/max_650x650/public/freeman/media-377296.jpg?itok=Bd9EKW1y)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
![Pilot Officer Kenneth Le Roy Holder of No. 121 Eagle Squadron, RAF sits on the shoulders of Pilot Officer Donald Wilson MacLeod in order to reach the Stars and Stripes , 27 November 1941. Passed for publication 27 Nov 1941. Printed caption on reverse: 'Not For Publication Before 00.30 Hrs Sat. Nov 29th. First Pictures Of Second Eagle Squadron. 27.11.42. These are the first pictures to be taken of the second of the three American Eagle Squadrons to be formed in this country as units of the RAF Fighter Comm](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/max_650x650/public/freeman/media-401115.jpg?itok=3Pa3TS-p)
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Type Category: Fighter
People
![Jim Daley of No. 121 Eagle Squadron, RAF with his Spitfire Mk. V. Handwritten caption on reverse: '121 E.S. Fox Studio Photo U.K. Jim Daley, Pilot.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/max_650x650/public/freeman/media-401127.jpg?itok=-9bOIKdB)
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (371st Fighter Group) No 121 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-885103
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: No 71 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: 87010
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 404th Fighter Group 4th Fighter Group 336th Fighter Squadron No 71 'Eagle' Squadron No 121 'Eagle' Squadron No 133 'Eagle' Squadron
- Highest Rank: Major General
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: VIII Fighter Command No 121 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: J/15011 / O-54390
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot