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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. -
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. -
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. -
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). -
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. -
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.