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English translation of letter from Centrale Ufficio Investgativo in Salerno, Italy to Jim Dibble
English translation of letter from Centrale Ufficio Investgativo in Salerno, Italy to Jim Dibble. -
Letter from Centrale Ufficio Investgativo in Salerno, Italy to Jim Dibble detailing findings from the investigation of James Dibble's crash site (in Italian)
Letter from Centrale Ufficio Investgativo in Salerno, Italy to Jim Dibble detailing findings from the investigation of James Dibble's crash site (in Italian). -
Report by British forces of the finding of James Dibble's body in Padula and its relocation to a nearby cemetery
Report by British forces of the finding of James Dibble's body in Padula and its relocation to a nearby cemetery. -
Report by British forces of the removal and relocation of James Dibble's body by U.S. forces
Report by British forces of the removal and relocation of James Dibble's body by U.S. forces. Includes a hand-drawn map of the original burial location. -
James Dibble's Monument in Padula, Italy
James Dibble's Monument in Padula, Italy. -
Jack Hanton talking about flying through the Padula Valley back in 1943
Jack Hanton talking about flying through the Padula Valley back in 1943. -
The Dibble brothers with war widows in white and other Padula citizens
The Dibble brothers with war widows in white and other Padula citizens. War widows of Freedom Fighters wore white T-shirts to the monument dedication ceremony. Back row from left are Tom, Jim and Ted Dibble. -
Jim Dibble's tentmate Jack Hanton dedication presentation
James Dibble's tentmate Jack Hanton dedication presentation. -
James Dibble's tentmate Jack Hanton and Padula citizens
James Dibble's tentmate Jack Hanton (2nd from left) and Padula citizens. Jack flew with James on the mission when James was shot down and killed on September 9, 1943. -
Jim Dibble with Padula citizens at his uncle's monument dedication ceremony
Jim Dibble with Padula citizens at his uncle's monument dedication ceremony. -
U.S. Air Force Colonel Michael Dredla from Aviano Air base speaking at James Dibble's monument dedication ceremony
U.S. Air Force Colonel Michael Dredla from Aviano Air base speaking at James Dibble's monument dedication ceremony. -
The plaque on James Dibble's Monument
The plaque on James Dibble's Monument. -
The plaque is installed on James Dibble's Monument
The plaque is installed on James Dibble's Monument just prior to the dedication ceremony. -
Preparing James Dibble's Monument
Preparing James Dibble's Monument just prior to its dedication. -
Jim Dibble holding uncle James' posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross
Jim Dibble holding uncle James' posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross at the Dayton Airforce Museum. -
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. -
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. -
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, top side, found at the crash site. It is USA made and most likely belonged to James Dibble. -
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.