FRE 9785
IMAGEThe Duchess of Kent and General Frank Hunter at a plaque presentation ceremony for the 4th Fighter Group. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 25 Jun 1943.' [stamp] and '271390.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'DUCHESS OF KENT PRESENTS PLAQUES TO FORMER EAGLE SQUADRON PILOTS. HRH The Duchess of Kent visited a US Army Air Force Station and presented plaques bearing the Eagle Squadron Insignia to men who served in the Eagle Squadrons of the RAF prior to the entry of the USA into the war. Keystone Photo shows: The Duchess of Kent and Gen Frank Hunter of Savanna, Georgia, chatting together.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 65th Fighter Wing 4th Fighter Group Headquarters (4th Fighter Group) Headquarters (65th Fighter Wing)
- Service Numbers: O-17932
- Highest Rank: Brigadier General
- Role/Job: Commanding General
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: VIII Fighter Command
- Service Numbers: O-9597
- Highest Rank: Major General
- Role/Job: Commanding General
Locations
- Site type: Airfield