FRE 2994

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A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 44-1966) of the 78th Fighter Group, 26 August 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: '8AF F 493.' Printed caption on reverse: 'New style paint job on a Republic P-47 of the 78th Fighter Group at 8th Air Force Station F-357 in Duxford, England. 26 August 1944. Credit: "Official U.S. Air Force Photo."'
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A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 44-1966) of the 78th Fighter Group, 26 August 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: '8AF F 493.' Printed caption on reverse: 'New style paint job on a Republic P-47 of the 78th Fighter Group at 8th Air Force Station F-357 in Duxford, England. 26 August 1944. Credit: "Official U.S. Air Force Photo."'

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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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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection