FRE 2763
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First Lieutenant Quince Brown of the 78th Fighter Group with his P-47 Thunderbolt at Duxford, 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:- 1/Lt. Quince L. Brown, Bristow, Oklahoma, Thunderbolt P-47 veteran fighter pilot climbs into his ship prior to a night flight. He recently destroyed a German plane, and while coming back shot up a flak-tower and a steam locomotive, receiving the Oak Leaf Cluster for the latter. He was a flight instructor in the States for 19 months, before he was assigned to this combat group "somewhere in England." U.S. Pool/SG/H. Keystone 68.' On reverse: Keystone Press and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].
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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: 495th Fighter Training Group 84th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 18031550 / O-412502
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Aircraft

- Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
- Nicknames: Okie
- Unit: 78th Fighter Group 84th Fighter Squadron
Locations

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