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Left 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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People

Major Jesse C. Davis of the 78th Fighter Group, with a local young girl on his knee, at Duxford air base. 1943-1945.
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 83rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 16026220 / O-421889
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Flight Officer Harold T. Barnaby (left) and Second Lieutenant Thomas W. Shepard of the 83rd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, walk in front of a P-47 Thunderbolt at Duxford air base. Passed for publication 29 September 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Thunderbolt Pilots In Britain. Associated Press photo shows: Flying Officer H. T. Barnaby, of 1821 Morrow Street, Waco, Texas (left) and Second Lieut. T. W. Shepard, Jr., of 4022 South Derbigmys, New Orleans, La., two Thunderbolt pilots leaving their p
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 83rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-792882
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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

This image appears in Roger Freeman "The Mighty Eighth War Manual" p.63

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ContributorAAM
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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection