4th FG "Then & Now" just for fun ...
 

I came across this shot through a friend acquainted with the grandson of the pilot. Capt. Brack Diamond, Jr., 335th, is shown at Debden on his GINNY. While flying GINNY as a 2Lt. he bagged a Bf 109 on 18 August 44 at 1930 hrs. 20 miles NE of Paris. Most sources also credit him with 6 strafing victories for a total of 7 destroyed.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...y335th_web.jpg


I thought it would be fun to do a quick "Then & Now" with GoogleEarth and a pic from my albums from my visit to Debden in 2002:

Using a GoogleEarth image, the blue arrow pinpoints the location of Diamond's Mustang in 335's double-bay parking revetment. The red arrow shows my location for the accompanying 2002 ground level shot. Both arrows show the general direction the photos were taken.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...35th_web_1.jpg


Overhead modern GoogleEarth view with a "Mustang" inserted approximately where GINNY was parked for the wartime shot.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...35th_web_2.jpg


2002 ground level shot from the peri-track looking down towards the parking bay. Diamond's plane would be in the distance to the extreme left in this view.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...35th_web_3.jpg


If you'd like to see more of Debden "Then & Now" ~
http://www.wademeyersart.com/id32.html

Wade

Re: 4th FG "Then & Now" just for fun ...
 

That is a beautiful photo of "Ginny"!!!
"Then & Now" is a Interesting topic. Any more?
Thanks for sharing.
Rick Peck

Re: 4th FG "Then & Now" just for fun ...
 

Hello Wade,

Interesting stuff, nice images and site!

Best wishes/Håkan

Re: 4th FG "Then & Now" just for fun ...
 

Thanks, guys - :)

I think most of us enjoy WWII "T & N" - I have much more on Debden here: http://www.wademeyersart.com/id32.html

I also have a lot of 4th FG WWII pics that you may find interesting here:
http://www.wademeyersart.com/id45.html

Wade