The 4th Fighter Group was an American element of the United States Army Air Forces Eighth Air Force during World War II. The group was known as the Debden Eagles because it was created from the three
P-51D Mustang of the 336th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group
Lieutenant Howard Hively of the 335th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group with his dog mascot "Duke" and a P-47 Thunderbolt at Debden, October 1943
Triple ace Ralph Kidd Hofer in his P-47 Thunderbolt "Sho-Me".
Don Gentile (left) and Donald Blakeslee receiving the Distinguished Service Cross from General Dwight D. Eisenhower
Pierce Winningham McKennon was an American flying ace of World War II with 12 aerial victories and 9.83 ground victories.
Pierce McKennon in his P-51D-20-NA Mustang 44-72308 nicknamed "Ridge Runner III"