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Photograph of a U.S. Army Air Forces serviceman, identified in the inscription as "Captain Janson," shaking hands with an unidentified officer, circa 1940s.Inscription on verso: "Capt. Janson. 61."

Photograph of fighter ace Francis S. Gabreski of the 56th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, circa 1940s. Typed on verso: "Capt. Francis S. Gabreski. [address in Oil City, Pennsylvania], 61st Fighter Squadron."

Photograph of U.S. Army Air Forces serviceman Albert Biales holding up two scale models of aircraft, circa 1940s.Inscription on verso: "Biales, 61st. 'Al' Biales."

Photograph of Milton Anderson of the 56th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, circa 1940s. Inscription on verso: "Anderson, 61st. 'Andy' Anderson."

Photograph of fighter ace Paul A. Conger of the 56th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, circa 1940s.Inscription on verso: "Conger, 61st. Paul Conger."

Photograph of Robert H. Wetherbee of the 56th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, circa 1940s.Inscription on verso: "Robert H. Weatherbee [Wetherbee]. 61st (Headquarters)."

Photograph of Merle C. Eby of the 56th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, circa 1940s.Inscription on verso: "Merle C. Eby, 61st."

Photograph of Gordon E. Baker of the 56th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, circa 1940s.Inscription on verso: "Baker - 61st then Headquarters. Baker. '[Eno?].'"

Photograph of servicemen and servicewomen at a party hosted by the 61st Fighter Squadron, June 1943. Identified individuals in the inscription include fighter ace Francis S. "Gabby" Gabreski, Justus "Jimmy" Foster, and David C. Schilling. Inscription…

Photograph of a photo board displaying members of the 56th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, circa 1940s. Includes photographic portraits of each service member and lists the personnel of the 61st, 62nd, and 63rd Fighters Squadrons.