FRE 302
IMAGEFrom left to right: Lieutenant Philip L. Larson and Lieutenant Gray H. Doyle, of the 78th Fighter Group, in their quarters at Duxford air base. 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: Lieut. Philip L. Larson, Quincy, Ill. left and Lieut Gray Doyle (Champaign, Ill.) writing letters and listing to wireless. U.S. Pool/F. Keystone SG, 39.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 84th Fighter Squadron Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (78th Fighter Group)
- Service Numbers: O-429621
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 84th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-793638
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: "Duckpond"