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Chesley Peterson, of the 334th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group, with his Supermarine Spitfire, 30 March 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '30-3-43.' Printed caption removed from reverse. On reverse: Sport & General, US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau and US Army Press Censor ETO [Stamps].

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Chesley Peterson, of the 334th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group, with his P-47 Thunderbolt, 30 March 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '30-3-43.' Printed caption removed from reverse. On reverse: Sport & General, US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau and US Army Press Censor ETO [Stamps].
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 334th Fighter Squadron No 71 'Eagle' Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-9983A
  • Highest Rank: Major General
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot/Group Commander

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Date:
ContributorGerry Asher
ChangesChanges to caption
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Canopy is a Spitfire - "XR" squadron identifier denotes RAF 71 Squadron, which later became the nucleus of the AAF's 334th Fighter Squadron.

Date:
ContributorAAM
ChangesAAM ingest
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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection