FRE 3029

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P-47 Thunderbolts of the 78th Fighter Group line up for take off at Duxford. Passed for publication 28 Oct 1943. On reverse: Keystone Press and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

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

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection