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[Leslie C. Smith oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)]

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Leslie C. Smith is interviewed about his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part two, he continues to describe his experiences as a fighter pilot with the 56th…

[Leslie C. Smith oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)]

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Leslie C. Smith is interviewed about his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part one, he describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time…

[Photo board of 56th Fighter Group personnel]

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.

[Service members at 61st Fighter Squadron party]

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…

[Albert Biales and Robert S. Johnson shaking hands]

Photograph of Albert Biales and fighter ace Robert S. Johnson shaking hands, circa 1940s.Inscription on verso: "Beales, Johnson. 61st."Inscription included with photo: "Bob Johnson (Robert S.) and ? Beales."

[Joseph H. Powers]

Photograph of fighter ace Joseph H. Powers of the 56th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, circa 1940s.Inscription on verso: "Joe Powers."Inscription included with photo: "Joe Powers. 61st Fighter Squadron. 14 1/2 kills."

[Edwin Bergquist]

Photograph of Edwin Bergquist of the 56th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, circa 1940s.Inscription on verso: "Berquist [Bergquist], 61st. 'Berk' Berquist [Bergquist]. Supply."

[U.S. Army Air Forces serviceman on bicycle]

Photograph of a U.S. Army Air Forces serviceman, identified as "Cook" in the inscription, sitting on a bicycle, circa 1940s.Inscription on verso: "Cook. 61st. Cook. Adjutant."

[John A. Patton]

Photograph of John A. "Pat" Patton of the 56th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, circa 1940s.Inscription on verso: "Patton - 61st. 'Pat' Patton."

[Richard Allison]

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

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