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Photograph of fighter ace Robert S. Johnson standing on the wing of "Penrod and Sam," a Republic P-47D Thunderbolt aircraft (serial number 42-25512), circa 1940s.Inscription included with photo: "Captain Robert Johnson and 'Penrod and Sam'…

Photograph of fighter ace Robert S. Johnson of the 56th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, circa 1940s.Inscription on verso: "Lt. Robert Johnson, 61st.

Photograph of fighter ace Robert S. Johnson seated in an aircraft cockpit, circa 1940s.Inscription included with photo: "Bob Johnson."

Photograph of (from left to right) Robert S. Johnson, Hubert A. Zemke, and Walker M. "Bud" Mahurin standing in front of a Republic P-47D Thunderbolt aircraft, circa 1940s.Inscription on verso: "L to R: Bob Johnson, Hub Zemke, Walker…

Photograph of Robert S. Johnson of the 56th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, receiving a military decoration from Brigadier General Jesse Auton, circa 1940s.Inscription on verso: "Bob Johnson + Gen. Jesse Auton."

Newspaper clipping, "Bags 27th Nazi, tying Bong's score" by Captain Robert S. Johnson, from an unidentified publication, circa 1944. Gives an account of Johnson's aerial victories. Includes a photograph of Johnson.

Newspaper clipping, "Nassau flier aids Johnson get 27th," from an unidentified publication, circa 1944. Reports on Lieutenant Harold E. Hartney Jr. assisting fighter ace Robert S. Johnson with an aerial victory.