FRE 2680
IMAGE![P-47 Thunderbolts of the 56th Fighter Group line up for take off at Boxted, 17 July 1944. Passed for publication 17 Jul 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'Top Scoring U.S. Fighter Group. Associated Press Photo Shows:- P-47s lined up on the perimeter prior to taking off for a mission over France. GLE 269819. 17-7-44.' On reverse: Associated Press, SHAEF Field Press Censor and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/wysiwyg_x2/public/freeman/media-401427.jpg.webp?itok=uMkdp2Za)
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P-47 Thunderbolts of the 56th Fighter Group line up for take off at Boxted, 17 July 1944. Passed for publication 17 Jul 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'Top Scoring U.S. Fighter Group. Associated Press Photo Shows:- P-47s lined up on the perimeter prior to taking off for a mission over France. GLE 269819. 17-7-44.' On reverse: Associated Press, SHAEF Field Press Censor and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
Locations
- Site type: Airfield