FRE 284
IMAGEFrom left to right: Lieutenant Wayne M. Dougherty and Lieutenant Paul W. Safford of the 84th Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, put on a record in one of the buildings at Duxford air base. Passed for publication 13 August 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'At U.S. Thunderbolts Station. This series of pictures is a graphic story of the everyday activities of a Thunderbolt P 47 group which includes some of the finest fighter pilots - record holders of the U.S. Army Air Force in Britain. Keystone Picture shows: Lt. Wayne Dougherty (Canto, Ohio) left and Lt. Paul Saffold Jr., Montgomery, Alabama) listening to records in their spare time. U.S. Pool/F. Keystone SG. 41.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 78th Fighter Group 84th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-667673
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: "Duckpond"