FRE 298
IMAGEFrom left to right: Lieutenant William H. Waldheim and Flight Officer Harding R. Zumwalt of the 83rd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, lift a parachute down from the shelf. The 78th Fighter Group were based at Duxford air base at this time. Passed for publication 13 August 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'At U.S. Thunderbolts Station. This series of pictures is a graphic story of the everyday activities of a Thunderbolt P 47 group which includes some of the finest fighter pilots - record holders of the U.S. Army Air Force in Britain. Keystone Picture shows: Lt. William H. Waldheim (Arlington N. Jerey), and Fl. Officer Hardy Zumwalt, St Louis, Mo., with parachutes getting ready for a mission. U.S. Pool/F. Keystone SG 34.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 495th Fighter Training Group 351st Fighter Squadron 83rd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-667882
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 495th Fighter Training Group 83rd Fighter Squadron Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (78th Fighter Group)
- Service Numbers: O-2044770
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot / Band
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: "Duckpond"