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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)
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  42nd Wing Daily Summary for August 30, 1943

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

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

  P-38 pilot Capt. Charlie McCann (right), Tech Sgt. Gene Pillar the crew chief (left), and "Lady Beverly"
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  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
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  Charles Schreffler and his Douglas A-1 Skyraider

  Charles Schreffler and his Douglas A-1 Skyraider
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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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  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.
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  World War II Memorial Fountain dedication in Hastings, MI

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

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

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

  List of Hastings, Michigan veterans who died in World War II.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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).
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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.
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  Declassified report of General Eisenhower's visit to Italy in August 1943

  Declassified report of General Eisenhower's visit to Italy in August 1943.
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  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.