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Staff Sergeant Thomas of the 78th fighter Group receiving the Bronze Star in 1944 on the parade ground at Duxford. Image from Chester Grudzinski
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Staff Sergeant Thomas of the 78th fighter Group receiving the Bronze Star in 1944 on the parade ground at Duxford. Image from Chester Grudzinski

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Staff Sergeant A Grundzinski of the 78th fighter Group fashions a patch to repair bullet damage to a P-47 thunderbolt wing while working inside the welding shop at Duxford. This building has now been demolished. Image from Chester Grudzinski

Chester Adam Grudzinski

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 78th Fighter Group
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant

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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.'

Duxford

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: "Duckpond"

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IWM, GRUDZINSKI CHEMEER Collection: HU 54660