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German language description of events of August 30, 1943 from the German perspective.

German language page of a book describing events of August 30, 1943 from the German perspective. Provided by Frank McIntosh. Citation: Dr. Jochen Prien, Jagdgeschwader 77, Vol III (Struve Druck, Eutin, 1993), pp. 1719

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Email from Lt. Jack Pettus to Jim Dibble about the August 30, 1943 mission

Email from Lt. Jack Pettus to Jim Dibble about the August 30, 1943 mission.

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Email from Jack Pettus mentioning James Dibble on the morning of August 30, 1943

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Notes from Lt. Frank McIntosh clarifying events of August 30, 1943

Notes from Lt. Frank McIntosh clarifying events of August 30, 1943.

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Notes from Charles McCann clarifying events of August 30, 1943

Notes from Charles McCann clarifying events of August 30, 1943.

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Notes from George Smith clarifying events of August 30, 1943

Notes from George Smith clarifying events of August 30, 1943. Some of these documents are from other pilots with George's edits.

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The story of August 30, 1943, titled "The Day of Armageddon" by Jim Dibble; an account of the air battle that earned his uncle James Dibble the Distinguished Flying Cross

The story of August 30, 1943, titled "The Day of Armageddon" by Jim Dibble; an account of the air battle that earned his uncle James Dibble the Distinguished Flying Cross.

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Notes from Lt. Frank McIntosh clarifying events of August 30, 1943

Notes from Lt. Frank McIntosh clarifying events of August 30, 1943.

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Notes from George Smith clarifying events of August 30, 1943

Notes from George Smith clarifying events of August 30, 1943.

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Account from Lt. Robert Vrilakas' memoir about the events of August 30, 1943

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Account written by Jim Dibble of September 9, 1943 when his uncle James was shot down in Italy

Account written by Jim Dibble of September 9, 1943 when his uncle James was shot down in Italy.

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Copy of a statement from 2nd Lt. Raymond Schultz on what he saw when James Dibble 's group was attacked at Padula

Copy of a statement from 2nd Lt. Raymond Schultz on what he saw when James Dibble 's group was attacked at Padula. He mistakenly thought another plane had gone down and did not know it was James.

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Missing in Action Report (MACR) for James Dibble

Missing in Action Report (MACR) for James Dibble.

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Missing in action telegram for James Dibble received by his wife Maxine

Missing in action telegram for James Dibble received by his wife Maxine.

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Letter to Maxine Dibble providing further details on James Dibble's crash and status, details later found to be in error

Letter to Maxine Dibble providing further details on James Dibble's crash and status, details later found to be in error.

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Letter to Stan Wojcik's father informing him of Stan's missing in action status

Letter to Stan Wojcik's father informing him of Stan's missing in action status.

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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.

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Letter to James Dibble's mother regarding disposition to her of money owned by James Dibble, MIA

Letter to James Dibble's mother regarding disposition to her of money owned by James Dibble, MIA.

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James Dibble Crash Investigation Report

James Dibble Crash Investigation Report summarizing the known facts and corrections, ultimately declaring James Dibble as killed in action on September 9, 1943.

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Letter to Maxine Dibble declaring James Dibble presumptively dead

Letter to Maxine Dibble declaring James Dibble presumptively dead. This allowed final settlement of accounts and death gratuities.

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