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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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  James Dibble's Posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross Award

  James Dibble's Posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross Award
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  Distinguished Flying Cross Certificate Awarded to James Dibble

  Distinguished Flying Cross Certificate Awarded to James Dibble.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  Ted and Jim Dibble at the crash site with found plane parts

  Ted and Jim Dibble at the crash site with found plane parts.
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  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.
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  Bill Dibble, James' younger brother, at the crash site

  Bill Dibble, James' younger brother, at the crash site.
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  The crash site in Padula, Italy.

  The crash site in Padula, Italy.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  Jim Dibble holding uncle James' posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross

  Jim Dibble holding uncle James' posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross at the Dayton Airforce Museum.
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  Preparing James Dibble's Monument

  Preparing James Dibble's Monument just prior to its dedication.