FRE 303
IMAGELieutenant George T. Hartman (centre, with pipe) hands out mail to pilots of the 78th Fighter Group at Duxford air base. Passed for publication 13 August 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'At U.S. Thunderbolts Station. This series of pictures is a graphic story of the everyday activities of a Thunderbolt P 47 group which includes some of the finest fighter pilots - record holders of the U.S. Army Air Force in Britain. Keystone Picture shows: L to R: Lieut. George Hartman of Allertown, Pa., handing out mail to an eager crowd of pilots. U.S. Pool/F. Keystone 37 SG.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 84th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-792024
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot, Pilot
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: "Duckpond"