FRE 303

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Lieutenant 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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From left to right: Lieutenant George T. Hartman and Lieutenant Robert E. Belliveau of the 84th Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, read 'Yank: the Army Weekly' 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
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 84th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-792024
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot, Pilot

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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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection