Side by Side Takeoff
Pilots of the 379th Fighter Squadron execute a dual takeoff
It was not uncommon for pilots to execute dual takeoffs when launching for a mission. It ensured the planes would get into the air and into formation quicker than doing it one-by-one. This picture is captioned as being at Station 159 in Wormingford, Essex, England. The planes are setting out on a bomber escort mission.
National Museum of the United States Air Force - Research Division, Collection # AR.2007.016
United States Air Force
February 1944
P-47 Liftoff
A solitary P-47 aircraft from the 379th Fighter Squadron takes off
A P-47 from the 379th takes off for a mission. Note the closest wheel is already being put away. This picture is captioned as being at Station 159 in Wormingford, Essex, England. The plane is setting out on a bomber escort mission.
National Museum of the United States Air Force
United States Air Force
February 1944
Lining up for Takeoff
P-47s from the 379th line up to take off on a mission
P-47s from the 379th are lined up for takeoff. Final checks are being performed, and they are waiting to be given the go ahead. This was taken at the base outside Rennes, France.
National Museum of the United States Air Force - Research Division
United States Air Force
August-September 1944
P-47s on Take-Off
P-47s about to lift off from a makeshift airstrip
This photo shows P-47s in the 362nd fighter group preparing to take-off. They are waiting for the signal from the grounds crewman to hit the throttle. They are not attempting to do a dual take-off at this airfield in Reims, France.
The National Museum of the United States Air Force - Research Division
United States Air Force
October 1944