Lieutenant John Quincy of the 406th Fighter Group awaits the return of P-47 Thunderbolts near the runway at Nordholz. An AT-17 Bobcat (serial number 43-32083) is visible in the background. Image via John Quincy.

Personnel prepare to board a C-47 Skytrain (serial number 42-100646) of the 313rd Troop Carrier Group at Nordholz. Image via John Quincy.

The rigging of the "Lucius Q. C. Lamar" transport ship, carrying personnel of the 406th Fighter Group to Normandy as part of a naval convoy. Image via John Quincy.

A Jeep, belonging to Lieutenant John Quincy of the 406th Fighter Group, in a convoy of vehicles en route to Southampton. July 1944. Image via John Quincy.

An anti aircraft gun post at the 406th Fighter Group base at Ashford. Image via John Quincy. This is NOT ALG 417 RAF Ashford. The background buildings make it clear that this is elsewhere. No such buildings erected on the site only occupied by USAAF April - July 1944

Personnel of the 406th Fighter Group pay a French civillian who has done their laundry for them, January 1945. Image via John Quincy.

Captain Bloom of the 514th Fighter Squadron, 406th Fighter Group sits in the cockpit of his P-47D serial 44-33353 "Bloom's Tomb" (code O7-R underscored) whilst ground personnel work on the aircraft. Handorf 1945. Image via John Quincy.

P-47 Thunderbolts of the 514th Fighter Squadron (blue nose trim), 406th Fighter Group at Nordholz. Image via John Quincy.

P-47 Thunderbolts of the 406th Fighter Group fly in formation over Tour-En-Bessin, July 1944. Image via John Quincy.

Personnel of the 406th Fighter Group rest near Omaha beach. Image via John Quincy.