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From 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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From 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. lef
  • 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
From 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. lef
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 84th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-793638
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant

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Line up of P-47 Thunderbolts of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, at Duxford air base. September 1944. Printed caption on reverse of print: '55432 AC - War Birds Home To Rest - Republic P-47 Thunderbolts lined up on an 8th Air Force field in England after a daylight sweep over Germany. Crews have finished inspections and refueling.'
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: "Duckpond"

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection