FRE 371
IMAGEGround crew of the 353rd Fighter Group prepare to fix a bomb to the undercarriage of a P-47 Thunderbolt. Left to right they are: Sergeant Thomas Zetterval, Master Sergeant Clarence W. Riffer and Corporal Dave Winner. This photograph was taken at Metfield air base where the 353rd Fighter Group were stationed between 3 August 1943 and 12 April 1944. Passed for publication 4 December 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'U.S. Fighters Now Carry Bombs. Photo shows: Bombing up a Thunderbolt P.47 at a U.S. Army Air Force station somewhere in Britain. Left: Sgt. Thomas Zetterval, of Portland, Virginia : Master Sgt. Clarence W. Riffer, of Farrell, Penn. (rear) and Cpl. Dave Winner, of Pittsburgh, Penn. G. November 1943. PN.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 353rd Fighter Group
- Service Numbers: 06896860
- Highest Rank: Master Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ground crew
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 353rd Fighter Group
- Service Numbers: 39314600
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ground crew
Locations
- Site type: Airfield