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First Lieutenant Donald J Patchen, Captain Robert D Hobert, Lieutenant Donald R Emerson, Major James A Goodson, pilots of the 4th Fighter Group, based at Debden air base, in front of a board showing numbers of enemy aircraft destroyed, damaged and probably downed, 10 April 1944. Pinned to the board is the insignia of the 336th Fighter Squadron (formally of the RAF's Fighter Command No. 133 Squadron), with the motto 'LET US TO THE BATTLE'. Reverse: USAAF Fighter pilots at a Mustang station study their score card. This station has downed 156 enemy planes in one month, a record in any theatre. LT.R. S/Lt. D.J. Patchen (New York), Capt. R.D. Hobert (Washington State), S/Lt. D.R. Emerson (N. Dakota), Major J.A. Goodson (Toronto), 14 "kills", & S/Lt. R.S. Tussey (Penn.).'

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At Debden, Lt. Donald R. Emerson of the 4th Fighter Group holds the rabbit's foot talisman, which he wears on a chain around his neck. Passed for publication 11 April 1944. Printed caption attached to print: 'D.R. Emerson (N. Dakota) flys with a rabbit's foot talisman, a gift from a New York girl friend.'
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 336th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-813134
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 336th Fighter Squadron No 133 'Eagle' Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-885241
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 336th Fighter Squadron No 133 'Eagle' Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-885236
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 336th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-813216
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 336th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 13083233 / O-693176
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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ContributorLucy May
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From image caption.

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ContributorEmily
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Associated Robert S Tussey, who is identified in press agency caption

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ContributorAAM
ChangesAAM ingest
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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection