FRE 283
IMAGELeft to right: Captain Jesse C. Davis and Lieutenant Thomas W. Shepard of the 78th Fighter Group stand with flying equipment at Duxford air base. Passed for publication 28 October 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Capt. Jesse Daves, of Wisconsin, (1 Jerry down) and Lt. Thomas H. Shehard, New Orleans La, (1 Jerry down).'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 83rd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16026220 / O-421889
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 83rd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-792882
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: "Duckpond"
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Contributorgeneral ira snapsorter
Sources
This image appears in Roger Freeman "The Mighty Eighth War Manual" p.63