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Photo of other pilots, some of whom flew on August 30, 1943.

Photo of other pilots, some of whom flew on August 30, 1943. Left to right are Johnson (debriefing officer), Hurst (flew), Wineburg (flew, KIA), George Smith (flew), Smythe (didn't fly) and Newberry (didn't fly)

Letter fragment from James in North Africa to his wife Maxine (Micky), 1943-09-03

Letter fragment from James in North Africa to his wife Maxine (Micky).

Weekly encounter report, 1943-08-22 to 1943-08-23

Weekly encounter report, 1943-08-22 to 1943-08-23, listing Lt. Dibble as downing an enemy Messerschmitt 109.

Letter from James at Luke Field, AZ during advanced training to his parents, 1942-10-22

Letter from James at Luke Field, AZ during advanced training to his parents.

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.

Mission summaries of the 319th Bombardment Group including August 30, 1943

Mission summaries of the 319th Bombardment Group including August 30, 1943.

Letter fragment from James in North Africa to his wife Maxine (Micky), 1943-09-05

Letter fragment from James in North Africa to his wife Maxine (Micky).

Mission Report and Citation Recommendation for 94th Air Squadron pilots after the August 25, 1943 mission over Foggia Aerodrome

Mission Report and Citation Recommendation for 94th Air Squadron pilots after the August 25, 1943 mission over Foggia Aerodrome.

Letter from James at Luke Field, AZ during advanced training to his parents, 1942-11-14

Letter from James at Luke Field, AZ during advanced training to his parents.

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.