UPL 16693

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Col Chesley Peterson (leaning over map) with members of Eagle Squadron. The Photograph was signed "Best from Pete" and was in the memorabilia collection of Sq Ldr William "Bill" G Curtin OBE RAFVR, who was Controller in the Operations room at Debden for the Eagles Squadrons 1941-43. Also identified in the photograph: Major Oscar H. Coen is 1st left and Captain W.T. O’Regan is 4th from Left

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 356th Fighter Group 4th Fighter Group 334th Fighter Squadron 336th Fighter Squadron No 71 'Eagle' Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-885105
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot / Squadron Commander
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: British
  • Unit: No 71 'Eagle' Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 109187
  • Highest Rank: Squadron Leader
  • Role/Job: Fighter Controller
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 334th Fighter Squadron No 71 'Eagle' Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-885124
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Chesley Peterson, of the 334th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group, with his P-47 Thunderbolt, 30 March 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '30-3-43.' Printed caption removed from reverse. On reverse: Sport & General, US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau and US Army Press Censor ETO [Stamps].
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 334th Fighter Squadron No 71 'Eagle' Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-9983A
  • Highest Rank: Major General
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot/Group Commander

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Date:
ContributorAl_Skiff
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W G Curtin memorabilia

Date:
ContributorSimoncurtin
ChangesCreated entry with collection, caption, unit associations, person associations and place associations
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W G Curtin memorabilia