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Winifred Thurley (right) with Mrs Mary Kelly. Worked in Duxford's PX, while the station was occupied by the 78th Fighter Group. Became friends with 78th Fighter Group Sgt Elden Rogers.

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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

People

Winifred Carnell-Thurley

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Civilian
Nationality: British

Elden C Rogers

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant

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Date: 5 Nov 2022 07:39:47

ContributorCarl

ChangesChanges to caption and unit associations

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Winifred Thurley's son, Mervyn Carnell-Thurley.

Date: 16 Oct 2014 12:59:42

ContributorCarl

ChangesCreated entry with caption and person associations

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