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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)
42nd Wing Daily Summary for August 30, 1943

42nd Wing Daily Summary for August 30, 1943.
1st Fighter Group Journal including August 30, 1943

1st Fighter Group Journal for August 30, 1943.
P-38 pilot Capt. Charlie McCann

P-38 pilot Capt. Charlie McCann (right), Tech Sgt. Gene Pillar the crew chief (left), and "Lady Beverly"
Capt. Charlie McCann's notes on the photo of his plane

Capt. Charlie McCann's notes on the photo of his plane discussing uniform, gear, armament and more
Charles Schreffler and his Douglas A-1 Skyraider

Charles Schreffler and his Douglas A-1 Skyraider
Stan Wojcik's German POW ID Card

Stan Wojcik's German POW ID Card.

Originally it was thought that Stan died when in fact it was James. Stan survived being shot down and was taken prisoner.

He later wrote about his experience, a copy of which is included in this collection.
Recap of Hastings Banner articles related to the memorial fountain dedicated to World War II dead

Recap of Hastings Banner articles related to the memorial fountain dedicated to World War II dead.
World War II Memorial Fountain dedication in Hastings, MI

World War II Memorial Fountain dedication from the Hastings Schools.
Newspaper clipping announcing a tribute to war dead at Hastings High School

Newspaper clipping announcing a tribute to war dead at Hastings High School.
Newspaper clipping announcing a tribute to war dead at Hastings High School

Newspaper clipping announcing a tribute to war dead at Hastings High School.
List of Hastings, Michigan veterans who died in World War II

List of Hastings, Michigan veterans who died in World War II.
Excerpt from The Reminder listing names of former Hastings High School students who died in World War II

Excerpt from The Reminder listing names of former Hastings High School students who died in World War II.
Excerpts from The Reminder recapping articles from the Banner and discussing changes to the memorial fountain over the years

Excerpts from The Reminder recapping articles from the Banner and discussing changes to the memorial fountain over the years.
Declassified report of General Eisenhower's visit to Italy in August 1943

Declassified report of General Eisenhower's visit to Italy in August 1943.
Order awarding Lt. Dibble the 8th and 9th Oak Leaf Clusters for his Air Medal for downing two Me. 109s

Order awarding Lt. Dibble the 8th and 9th Oak Leaf Clusters for his Air Medal for downing two Me. 109s.
James Dibble with his 3rd P-38 Lightning

James Dibble with his 3rd P-38 Lightning. Note the two swastikas on the nose indicating confirmed enemy planes shot down, and his wife's name painted on.
Statement from Walter Pitman about Lt. Cram, shot down on August 30, 1943

Notes from Lt. Frank McIntosh clarifying events of August 30, 1943.
Statement from Walter Pitman about Lt. Rigney, shot down on August 30, 1943

Statement from Walter Pitman about Lt. Rigney, shot down on August 30, 1943.

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