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On 29 September 1942, when the Eagle Squadrons became part of the 4th fighter Group they were re-designated as the following: No. 71 (Eagle) Squadron became the 334th Fighter Squadron, No. 121 (Eagle Squadron became the 335th Fighter Squadron, and No. 133 (Eagle) Squadron became the 336th Fighter Squadron. Their respective Commanding Officers are, L-R: Major G. A. Daymond, 334th; Major C. W. McColpin, 336th; and Major W. J. Daley, 335th.

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Units

Personnel talk to Lieutenant-Colonel Oscar Coen of the 334th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Groupin the cockpit of his P-47 Thunderbolt after a mission over Paris, 15 October 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'American Thunderbolt fighters are proving a terror to the German pilots (former members of the R.A.F.). Flying their high altitude fast diving fighters, that have accounted for many enemy planes. In the raid over Paris the fighters of this station accounted for 17 down, 5 probables and one damaged. 1

334th Fighter Squadron

Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Type Category: Fighter

335th Fighter Squadron

Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Type Category: Fighter

336th Fighter Squadron

Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Type Category: Fighter

Thunderbolt pilots of the 4th Fighter Group in the briefing room at Debden. The 4th Fighter Group flew P-47 Thunderbolts on missions between March 1943 and February 1944. In the centre of the image, looking straight at the camera is James A. Goodson. On the far right of the shot, wearing a garrison cap, is Lieutenant Paul S. Riley. The two men at the front of the shot, sitting on wicker chairs, are, left to right Lieutenant James A. Clark and Lieutenant Spiros S. Pisanos. Printed caption attached to print

4th Fighter Group

Unit Hierarchy: Group
Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Type Category: Fighter

Pilot Officer Kenneth Le Roy Holder of No. 121 Eagle Squadron, RAF sits on the shoulders of Pilot Officer Donald Wilson MacLeod in order to reach the Stars and Stripes , 27 November 1941. Passed for publication 27 Nov 1941. Printed caption on reverse: 'Not For Publication Before 00.30 Hrs Sat. Nov 29th. First Pictures Of Second Eagle Squadron. 27.11.42. These are the first pictures to be taken of the second of the three American Eagle Squadrons to be formed in this country as units of the RAF Fighter Comm

No 121 'Eagle' Squadron

Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
Type Category: Fighter

People

Jim Daley of No. 121 Eagle Squadron, RAF with his Spitfire Mk. V. Handwritten caption on reverse: '121 E.S. Fox Studio Photo U.K. Jim Daley, Pilot.'

William James Daley

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (371st Fighter Group) No 121 'Eagle' Squadron
Service Numbers: O-885103
Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Role/Job: Pilot

Gregory Augustus Daymond

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 4th Fighter Group 334th Fighter Squadron No 71 'Eagle' Squadron No 121 'Eagle' Squadron
Service Numbers: O-885115
Highest Rank: Major
Role/Job: Squadron Commander

Carroll W McColpin

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 404th Fighter Group 4th Fighter Group 336th Fighter Squadron No 71 'Eagle' Squadron No 121 'Eagle' Squadron No 133 'Eagle' Squadron
Highest Rank: Major General
Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

Locations

Debden

Site type: Airfield

Revisions

Date: 5 Nov 2022 07:39:47

ContributorAl_Skiff

ChangesChanges to unit associations

Sources

Eagle squadron re-alignment.

Date: 27 Mar 2015 15:33:48

Contributorapollo11

ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations, person associations and place associations

Sources

Personal research & 'The Debden Eagles' by Garry L. Fry.