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Corporal Joseph M. Gillen gives Second Lieutenant John W. Herrice of the 78th Fighter Group a report on his P-47 Thunderbolt before a night flight, 28 October 1943. Passed for publication 28 Oct 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Thunderbolts - The Fly. 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:- 2/Lt. John. W. Herrice,
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Corporal Joseph M. Gillen gives 2/Lt John W. Herrick of the 78th Fighter Group a report on his P-47 Thunderbolt before a night flight, 28 October 1943. Passed for publication 28 Oct 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Thunderbolts - The Fly. 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:- 2/Lt. John. W. Herrice, 165 Maple Ave., Motuchen, N.J. gets into his Thunderbolt P-47, as he receives a final report on the ship's flying condition from Cpl. Joseph M. Gillen, 60 Varick St., Owego, N.Y. Herrick is all set for a night-take-off from his fighter base, "somewhere in England". U.S. Pool/SG/H. Keystone 70.' On reverse: Keystone Press and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

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Corporal Joseph M. Gillen gives Second Lieutenant John W. Herrice of the 78th Fighter Group a report on his P-47 Thunderbolt before a night flight, 28 October 1943. Passed for publication 28 Oct 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Thunderbolts - The Fly. 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:- 2/Lt. John. W. Herrice,

Joseph Michael Gillen

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 78th Fighter Group 82nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 12045195
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ground Crew
Corporal Joseph M. Gillen gives Second Lieutenant John W. Herrice of the 78th Fighter Group a report on his P-47 Thunderbolt before a night flight, 28 October 1943. Passed for publication 28 Oct 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Thunderbolts - The Fly. 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:- 2/Lt. John. W. Herrice,

John W Herrick

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 82nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-799566
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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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"

Revisions

Date: 5 Nov 2022 07:39:47
ContributorLucy May
ChangesChanges to caption and unit associations
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Corrected 'Herrice' to 'Herrick'. Home address matches up with the John W Herrick listed in the Duxford Diary.

Date: 2 Feb 2015 09:59:58
ContributorAAM
ChangesAAM ingest
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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection