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Pierce W. McKennon, an ace pilot with the 4th Fighter Group, at Debden. He wears an A-2 flight jacket and a "fifty mission crush" cap.

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Pierce W. McKennon, an ace pilot with the 4th Fighter Group, at Debden. He wears an A-2 flight jacket and a "fifty mission crush" cap.

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Units

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

People

Pierce Winningham McKennon

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron
Service Numbers: O-885562
Highest Rank: Major
Role/Job: Fighter Pilot / Squadron Commander

Locations

Debden

Site type: Airfield

Revisions

Date: 8 Sep 2014 15:21:44

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection