HU 54662

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Staff Officers of the 78th Fighter Group stand to attention outside Hangar No 6 at Duxford, 1943. Image from Chester Grudzinski

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Staff Sergeant A Grundzinski  of the 78th fighter Group fashions a patch to repair bullet damage to a P-47 thunderbolt wing while working inside  the welding shop  at Duxford.  This building has now been demolished. Image from Chester Grudzinski
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 78th Fighter Group
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant

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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IWM, GRUDZINSKI CHEMEER Collection: HU 54662