UPL 33329
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"These Republic P-47's of the First Tactical Air force are shown taxiing up to take off on a mission and in the foreground is shown a huge bulldozer scraper that is one of the pieces of machinery that is building the unfinished drome." - P-47D 42-26664 8N-P "Snuffy II" of 405FS, 371FG, 9AF.
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![Lieutenant Colonel Jim Daley of the 371st Fighter Group climbs out of his P-47 Thunderbolt after a mission. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 11 Aug 1944.' [stamp] and '349044.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'MEET LT COL DALEY OF 9TH AIR FORCE FIGHTER GROUP NO BASE IN NORMANDY. Photo shows: Lt Col Jim Daley gets out of his Thunderbolt. He is the group deputy CO and comes from Amarillo, texas.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-457068.jpg.webp?itok=L-roECB8)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
- Unit: 371st Fighter Group