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Sep 24, 2026

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Pilots of USAAF 4th Fighter Group, finish briefing and go to their P-51s, during World War II.

U.S. Airman smoking cigarette in front of 4th Fighter Group (former Eagle Squadron) headquarters at RAF Station Debden in England, during World War 2. The letters E.S. and Logo on the building door.. P-51 aircraft in front of headquarters. Pilots come out of door after mission briefing and walk toward their respective P-51 aircraft. Location: Debden England. Date: January 15, 1945.

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