UPL 19018
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406th Fighter Squadron Commander and leader on both D-Day missions was Major Edwin D. Taylor. He led the squadron from July, 1943, to September, 1944.
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![Lieutenant Colonel Jim Daley of the 371st Fighter Group climbs out of his P-47 Thunderbolt after a mission. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 11 Aug 1944.' [stamp] and '349044.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'MEET LT COL DALEY OF 9TH AIR FORCE FIGHTER GROUP NO BASE IN NORMANDY. Photo shows: Lt Col Jim Daley gets out of his Thunderbolt. He is the group deputy CO and comes from Amarillo, texas.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-457068.jpg.webp?itok=L-roECB8)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 371st Fighter Group 406th Fighter Squadron No 121 'Eagle' Squadron No 133 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-?
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
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ContributorAl_Skiff
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