FRE 237

IMAGE

By downloading this image, you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions

Langham Lodge at Boxted, known more familiarily by the 56th Fighter Group as the "Wheel House". Lucian A. "Pete" Dade leans on the right door of the staff car in the drive way. Wilbur R. Watson, one of the 56th Fighter Group Headquarters officers stands behind Dade, facing the camera. The 56th Fighter Group were stationed at Boxted air base between 18 April 1944 and 9 September 1945.

Connections

See how this entry relates to other items in the archive by exploring the connections below.

Units

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 62nd Fighter Squadron 63rd Fighter Squadron Headquarters (56th Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-432184
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot/group commander

Locations

Revisions

Date:
ContributorAAM
ChangesAAM ingest
Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection