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Photograph of a U.S. Army Air Forces servicemen standing by the nose of a Republic P-47C Thunderbolt aircraft, circa 1940s. The aircraft's nose art includes a pirate and the designation "Louisiana Pirate, New Orleans."

Photograph of two U.S. Army Air Forces servicemen, one wearing flight gear, standing next to a Republic P-47D Thunderbolt aircraft (partial tail number [?]461), circa 1940s.

Photograph of a group of U.S. Army Air Forces servicemen looking at a scale model of an aircraft, circa 1940s.

Photograph of Stanley V. Morrill of the 56th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, circa 1940s. Typed on verso: "2nd Lt. Stanley V. Morrill, [address in Willimantic, Connecticut], 62nd Fighter Squadron."

Photograph of fighter ace Steven Gerick of the 56th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, circa 1940s. Inscription on verso: "Gerrick [Gerick]."

Photograph of Sylvester V. Burke (right) of the 56th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, receiving a military decoration from Brigadier General Jesse Auton, circa 1940s.Inscription on verso: "Sylvester V. Burke."

Photograph of Sylvester V. Burke of the 56th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, circa 1940s.Inscription on verso: "'Sy' Burke."

Photograph of Thomas Bowie of the 56th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, circa 1940s. Inscription on verso: "Tom Bowie. Special Service."

Photograph of Thomas Owens of the 56th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, circa 1940s.Inscription on verso: "Owens."

Photograph of three unidentified U.S. Army Air Forces servicemen posing next to an aircraft, circa 1940s. The word "Lucky" is painted on the aircraft's nose.