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In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Harold E. Comstock discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part one, he describes his experiences as a fighter pilot and his time in Europe with the 63rd…

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Harold E. Comstock discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part two, Comstock is interviewed by historian Eric M. Hammel and provides clarifying details…

Fighter ace Paul A. Conger discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot and his time in Europe with the 61st and 63rd Fighter Squadrons of the 56th…

Photograph of Wilfred Van Abel of the 56th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, circa 1940s. Inscription on verso: "Van Able [Abel], 63rd."

Photograph of Bernard R. Smith of the 56th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, circa 1940s. Inscription on verso: "Bernard Smith, 63. Smith."

Photograph of Philip E. Tukey Jr. of the 56th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, circa 1940s. Typed on verso: "Major Philip E. Tukey Jr., [address in Cape Elizabeth, Maine]. 63rd Fighter Squadron."Stamped on verso: "Passed by US Army…

Photograph of Roach S. Stewart Jr. of the 56th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, circa 1940s.Inscription on verso: "Roach S. Stewart. 63."

Photograph of an unidentified pilot of the 56th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, circa 1940s.Inscription on verso: "1162-1. [Marshall?]. 63."

Photograph of Russell Westfall of the 56th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, shaking hands with an unidentified officer, circa 1940s.Inscription on verso: "Capt. Westfall. 63."

Photograph of John D. Browne of the 56th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, circa 1940s.Inscription on verso: "Brown [Browne], 63rd. John Browne."