FRE 3036
IMAGEP-47 Thunderbolts including (HL-V)and (HL-H) of the 83rd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, prepare for take off at Duxford, 13 August 1943. Passed for publication 13 Aug 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 U.S. Army Air Force in Britain. Keystone Photo Shows:- P-47's about to take off on a mission. U.S. Pool/F. Keystone. SG. 9.' On reverse: Keystone Press, US Army Press Censor ETO 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
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: "Duckpond"