UPL 32616

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"The King and Queen of England watch an aerial review given in their honor when they visited an American bomber station in England. His Majesty, the King is talking with Brig Gen Frank O'D Hunter , CG 8th AF fighter command while her Majesty is in conversation with Col Arman Peterson [Flagstaff, AZ], who conducted the royal party. Duxford England May-43."

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United States Air Chiefs of the European Theatre of Operations stand with a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 97th Bomb Group. Left to right these are: Major-General Frank, Brigadier-General Ira Eaker, Brigadier-General Robert Candee, Brigadier-General Frank O'Driscoll Hunter, Major-General Karl Spaatz and Lieutenant-General Dwight D. Eisenhower. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 2 Aug 1942.' [stamp] 'USA (BRI) CCC: STF.' [written annotation] and '213540.' [Censor no
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: VIII Fighter Command
  • Service Numbers: O-9597
  • Highest Rank: Major General
  • Role/Job: Commanding General
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (78th Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-21485
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot / Commanding Officer

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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