I6 Lockheed F-80a jet fighter aircraft of the United States Air Force 56th Fighter Group arrived at Odiham , Hampshire from the Selfridge Air Force Base , Mount Clemens , Michigan. They are on the first overseas training flight of USAF jet planes and are on route to Germany . The Shooting stars will remain in England for about two weeks. Picture shows: Members of the Royal Air Force are introduced to the mascot on the nose of the American planes . 21 July 1948