Photograph of fighter ace Robert J. Rankin of the 56th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, circa 1940s. Typed on verso: "2nd Lt. Robert J. Rankin, [address in Washington, D.C.], 61st Fighter Squadron."
Photograph of fighter ace Robert S. Johnson holding the 56th Fighter Group's crow mascot while seated in the cockpit of a Republic P-47D Thunderbolt aircraft, circa September 1943.
Inscription included with photo: "Bob Johnson, September 1943 with…
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."
Photograph of fighter ace Robert S. Johnson shaking hands with Staff Sergeant J. C. Penrod from the cockpit of his Republic P-47D Thunderbolt aircraft, May 8, 1944Inscription included with photo: "Captain Robert Johnson on May 8th 1944 with S/Sgt. J.…
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 (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 fighter ace Robert S. Johnson of the 56th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, circa 1940s.Inscription on verso: "Capt. Robert Johnson."