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Group shot of 84th Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, pilots at Duxford. Summer 1944.
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Group shot of 84th Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, pilots at Duxford. Summer 1944. Was Harry T Lay (Pilot) in this Squadron, he was shot down July 17, 1944 . He was my first cousin. His mother Weta Rabb Lay was my Aunt. Bettye Rabb VanderVeen

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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.'

Duxford

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

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Bettye Rabb VanderVeen aavanderveen @aol.com

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection