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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…

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…

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.

Photograph of fighter ace Walter V. Cook in flight gear leaning against the tail of an aircraft, circa 1940s. Stamped on verso: "Passed by US 10082 Army Examiner. Passed for personal use only. Not for publication 23 Aug 1944 Theater Censor ETOUSA 1."

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 Leroy A. Schreiber of the 56th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, circa 1940s.Inscription on verso: "Leroy Schribber [Schreiber]. J. C. Stewart Photo"Inscription included with photo: "Major Leroy Schreiber, CO of…

Photograph of Killian L. "Pop" Huger of the 56th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, circa 1940s.Typed on verso: "1st Lt. Killian L. Huger. 'Pop.' [address in New Orleans, Louisiana], 62nd Fighter Squadron."

Photograph of John B. Eaves of the 56th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, circa 1940s.Inscription on verso: "1302-2 John B. Eaves. (62). Johnny Eaves."

Photograph of fighter ace Walter V. Cook of the 56th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, circa 1940s.Typed on verso: "Capt. Walter V. Cook. [address in Cincinnati, Ohio]. 62nd Fighter Squadron."Inscription on verso: "'Cookie.' Cook."

Photograph of a U.S. Army Air Forces pilot, identified in the inscription as "Jones" of the 62nd Fighter Squadron, leaning against an aircraft, 1940s.Inscription on verso: "1175-1 Jones. 62."