UPL 16688

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William G "Bill" Curtin (Centre), who worked in the Operations Room at Debden from 1941-1943 with a British colleague, two American airmen of the 4th Fighter Group and a lady from the Red Cross. Curtin's Grandson believes the image was taken in 1943.

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People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: British
  • Unit: No 71 'Eagle' Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 109187
  • Highest Rank: Squadron Leader
  • Role/Job: Fighter Controller
A sketch of the "Boxing Chicken" fighting eagle insignia of the 4th Fighter Group riding a P-47 Thunderbolt by Sergeant Milton S Osterday. Based on the original character design by Disney Artist Hank Porter. Handwritten on slide:Mural at Debden Ed Richie"
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: Headquarters (4th Fighter Group) 4th Army Air Force Combat Camera Unit
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: GP

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Date:
ContributorSimoncurtin
ChangesChanges to caption
Sources

From family memorabilia and research

Date:
ContributorEmily
ChangesCreated entry with collection, caption, unit associations, person associations and place associations
Sources

Image courtesy of Simon Curtin, the grandson of William Curtin.