FRE 2262
IMAGEChesley 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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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- 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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ContributorGerry Asher
Sources
Canopy is a Spitfire - "XR" squadron identifier denotes RAF 71 Squadron, which later became the nucleus of the AAF's 334th Fighter Squadron.