FRE 274
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Lieutenant John J Hockery, Lieutenant Paul H Lehman and Lieutenant William T Hegman of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, play cards at Duxford, 13 August 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'At U.S. Thunderbolts Station. This series of pictures is a graphic story of the everyday activities of a Thunderbolt P 47 group which includes some of the finest fighter pilots - record holders of the U.S. Army Air Force in Britain. Keystone Picture shows: Lt. Jack Hochery, Lt. Paul Lehman, Tuler, Texas who baled out over the Channel and was picked up by the Sea Air Rescue, and Lt. William T. Hegman, Holly Bluff, Mississippi who has one Jerry to his credit. They are playing cards at their station. (L to R). U.S. Pool/F. Keystone SG. 33.'
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Units

- 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: VIII Fighter Command 78th Fighter Group 82nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 14070768 / O-792832
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot

- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 82nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-666939
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot, Pilot

- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: VIII Fighter Command 495th Fighter Training Group 336th Fighter Squadron 82nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-2044893 T-060035
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Locations

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