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2nd Lt. Benjamin H. Hodges, 78th Fighter Group, 82nd Fighter Squadron.

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From left to right: Captain Walker L. Boone, Flight Officer Manuel S. Martinez and Flight Officer Gerry E. Brasher, pilots of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, sit on the bonnet of a jeep at Duxford air base. Passed for publication 28 October 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Thunderbolts - the "Guardian Angels" of Flying Fortresses. Here are pictures of Thunderbolts P-47s, the famous American fighter planes, which escort Flying Fortresses on their daylight missions over Occupied Europe. Pho

78th Fighter Group

Unit Hierarchy: Group
Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Type Category: Fighter

82nd Fighter Squadron

Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Type Category: Fighter

People

Benjamin H Hodges

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 82nd Fighter Squadron
Service Numbers: O-818485
Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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Date: 15 Mar 2019 11:59:58

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ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations and person associations

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Photo courtesy of Michel Beckers via https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56645667/benjamin-h-hodges