UPL 23919

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Three pilots of the 82nd Fighter Squadron leaning against the railings in front of Hangar 79; identified as (left to right), Capt Edwin B Miller, Lt Herbert A Stinson (killed in action 10 April 1945), and Lt Wayne F Bechtelheimer. IWM photo ID - HU 31941

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People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 78th Fighter Group 82nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: T-2227 / O-1997906
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 83rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-1048524
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 82nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-763392
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Locations

Line up of P-47 Thunderbolts of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, at Duxford air base. September 1944. Printed caption on reverse of print: '55432 AC - War Birds Home To Rest - Republic P-47 Thunderbolts lined up on an 8th Air Force field in England after a daylight sweep over Germany. Crews have finished inspections and refueling.'
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: "Duckpond"

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