FRE 3049
IMAGEWar correspondent William Randolph Hearst Jr enjoys coffee and donuts with Captain Charles P. London and Major Eugene P. Roberts of the 78th Fighter Group during a visit to Duxford. Passed for publication 28 October 1943. Printed caption attached to the reverse: "Thunderbolts - the ""Guardian Angels"" of Flying Fortresses. Here are pictures of Thunderbolts - P-47s, the famous American fighter planes, which escort Flying Fortresses on their daylight missions over Occupied Europe.' Photo shows:- ""Don't burn your lips, there, Charlie, says Mr.Hearst as Major Gene Roberts waits to see whether he'll venture a sip or not. The two ""Aces"" have just returned minutes ago from their mission over Germany and are enjopying a bit of coffee through the courtesy of the American Red Cross. The two veteran Thunderbolt fighter pilots fly from a base ""somewhere in England"", and between them have accounted for 15 German planes. U.S. POOL/SG/H Keystone 75.' '290470' [censor no]. ' Passed for publication 28 October 1943' [stamp]."
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Role/Job: War Correspondent
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 83rd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-421260
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 364th Fighter Group 84th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (67th Fighter Wing)
- Service Numbers: O-403830
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot/Group Commander
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: "Duckpond"
Mission
- Date: 24 October 1943