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Copy of a letter from Stan Wojcik to Jim Dibble discussing the events of September 9, 1943 and how he and James may have been confused by other witnesses
Originally it was thought that Stan died when in fact it was James. Stan survived being shot down and was taken prisoner.
See his POW ID Card. -
Transcription of an interview with Giuseppe Pisano who witnessed James Dibble's crash
Transcription of an interview with Giuseppe Pisano who witnessed James Dibble's crash. -
Email from Stefania Melito in Italy recounting an interview with Giuseppe Pisano who witnessed James Dibble's crash
Email from Stefania Melito in Italy recounting an interview with Giuseppe Pisano who witnessed James Dibble's crash. -
Letter from the State Department to Jim Dibble regarding assistance in researching James Dibble's crash site
Letter from the State Department to Jim Dibble regarding assistance in researching James Dibble's crash site. -
James Dibble's Posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross Award
James Dibble's Posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross Award -
Distinguished Flying Cross Certificate Awarded to James Dibble
Distinguished Flying Cross Certificate Awarded to James Dibble. -
Citation to James Dibble accompanying the Distinguished Flying Cross Certificate
Citation to James Dibble accompanying the Distinguished Flying Cross Certificate. This details his leadership and tactical achievements that led to the DFC award. -
Special Order from the Air Force announcing James Dibble's Distinguished Flying Cross
Special Order from the Air Force announcing James Dibble's Distinguished Flying Cross. -
Jim Dibble and Vinnie Dimaio at the crash site holding a piece of James Dibble's plane
Jim Dibble and Vinie Dimaio, relative of a family friend, at the crash site holding a piece of James Dibble's plane found with a metal detector. -
Ted and Jim Dibble at the crash site with found plane parts
Ted and Jim Dibble at the crash site with found plane parts. -
Jim Dibble with Jim's brother Bill, Enzo Pinto and Sal Dimaio in Padula.
Jim Dibble (left) with James' brother Bill (back to camera), eyewitness Enzo Pinto (center right) and relative of a family friend Sal Dimaio (right). Enzo authored the monument erected in James Dibble's honor. Sal was a guide from Salerno/Naples. Pinto saw the crash when he was 12 years old, later became the Padula mayor, and authored the plaque on James Dibble's monument. -
Bill Dibble, James' younger brother, at the crash site
Bill Dibble, James' younger brother, at the crash site. -
The crash site in Padula, Italy.
The crash site in Padula, Italy. -
The crash site in the Padula Valley with markers for plane parts
The crash site in the Padula Valley with markers for plane parts. Red flags show where parts are thought to be buried based on metal detector scans. -
Photo of a boot heel found at the crash site
Photo of a boot heel, top side, found at the crash site. It is USA made and most likely belonged to James Dibble. -
Photo of a boot heel found at the crash site
Photo of a boot heel, top side with ruler, found at the crash site. It is USA made and most likely belonged to James Dibble. -
Photo of a boot heel found at the crash site
Photo of a boot heel, bottom, found at the crash site. It is USA made and most likely belonged to James Dibble. -
James Dibble's posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross Ceremony
James Dibble's posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross Ceremony. His brother Bill (left) accepted on his behalf. Presenter and man on right are unknown. -
Jim Dibble holding uncle James' posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross
Jim Dibble holding uncle James' posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross at the Dayton Airforce Museum. -
Preparing James Dibble's Monument
Preparing James Dibble's Monument just prior to its dedication.