FRE 2747

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Comedian Bob Hope and singer Frances Langford stand beside a P-47 Thunderbolt (MX-H, serial number 41-6249) nicknamed "Vee Gaile" of the 78th Fighter Group during a visit to Duxford. Handwritten on reverse: '78 FG DX. Bob Hope and Frances Langford by LCol. Robert Eby's "Vee Gaile" HL-H'.

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People

Comedian Bob Hope in the cockpit of a B-17 Flying Fortress, during a visit to the 94th Bomb Group.
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Civilian
  • Nationality: American
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Civilian
  • Nationality: American
  • Role/Job: USO Entertainer

Locations

Line up of P-47 Thunderbolts of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, at Duxford air base. September 1944. Printed caption on reverse of print: '55432 AC - War Birds Home To Rest - Republic P-47 Thunderbolts lined up on an 8th Air Force field in England after a daylight sweep over Germany. Crews have finished inspections and refueling.'
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: "Duckpond"

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection