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Bill Dibble, James' younger brother, at the crash site
Bill Dibble, James' younger brother, at the crash site. -
Case History report of the investigation into James Dibble's crash, discovery and subsequent reburial
Case History report of the investigation into James Dibble's crash, discovery and subsequent reburial. -
Certificate describing James Dibble's character and receipt of the Distinguished Flying Cross
Certificate describing James Dibble's character and receipt of the Distinguished Flying Cross. -
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. -
Copy of a letter from Raymond Schultz to Jim Dibble talking about James and their friendship in 1943
Copy of a letter from Raymond Schultz to Jim Dibble talking about James and their friendship in 1943. -
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. -
Distinguished Flying Cross Certificate Awarded to James Dibble
Distinguished Flying Cross Certificate Awarded to James Dibble. -
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. -
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. -
Jack Hanton talking about flying through the Padula Valley back in 1943
Jack Hanton talking about flying through the Padula Valley back in 1943. -
James Dibble's Monument in Padula, Italy
James Dibble's Monument in Padula, Italy. -
James Dibble's Posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross Award
James Dibble's Posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross Award -
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. -
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. -
James' crash site in the Padula Valley, Italy, now a farm field.
James' crash site in the Padula Valley, Italy, as identified by the Salerno Private Investigator. -
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. -
Jim Dibble holding uncle James' posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross
Jim Dibble holding uncle James' posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross at the Dayton Airforce Museum. -
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. -
Jim Dibble with Padula citizens at his uncle's monument dedication ceremony
Jim Dibble with Padula citizens at his uncle's monument dedication ceremony. -
Jim Dibble's account of his uncle James Dibble's life and the search for answers into the details of his death
Jim Dibble's account of his uncle James Dibble's life and the search for answers into the details of his death.