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(L-R) Lt Col. Chesley 'Pete' Peterson, Maj. Oscar Coen, Col. Don Blakeslee and 2nd Lt. Roy W. Evans talk with Lt Gen. Ira Eaker, commander of the Eighth Air Force at Debden in late 1942.

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Donald James Matthew Blakeslee

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron 336th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (4th Fighter Group) No 133 'Eagle' Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-885264
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot, Commanding Officer

Oscar Hoffman Coen

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 356th Fighter Group 4th Fighter Group 334th Fighter Squadron 336th Fighter Squadron No 71 'Eagle' Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-885105
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot / Squadron Commander

Ira Clarence Eaker

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: Headquarters Squadron (VIII Bomber Command) Headquarters (Eighth Air Force) United States Army Forces in the British Isles
  • Service Numbers: O-7478
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant General
  • Role/Job: Commanding General, 8th Air Force

Roy William Evans

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 359th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (359th Fighter Group) No 121 'Eagle' Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-885196
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Chesley Peterson, of the 334th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group, with his P-47 Thunderbolt, 30 March 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '30-3-43.' Printed caption removed from reverse. On reverse: Sport & General, US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau and US Army Press Censor ETO [Stamps].

Chesley Gordon Peterson

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 334th Fighter Squadron No 71 'Eagle' Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-9983A
  • Highest Rank: Major General
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot/Group Commander

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Personal research & 4th Fighter Group 'Debden Eagles' by Chris Bucholz.