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Booklet, "History of the 27th Bombardment Group in MTO and ETO," October 17, 1984. Contains a narrative history of the group prepared by former members. 30 typed pages.

Photographic group portrait of U.S. Army Air Forces pilots in flight gear, circa 1942-1943.Stamped on verso: "Logue Studio. Quality Prints. Aug 12 1942. Pine Bluff, Ark."

Plaque for fighter ace Michael T. Russo commemorating his aerial victories during World War II, circa 1940s-1950s. Plaque plates mounted on matboard. Text: "Michael T. Russo, 27th Fighter Bomber, 12th Air Force, U.S. Army Air Force. FW 190 - Sept.…

Pilot rating certification card issued by the U.S. Army Air Forces to Michael T. Russo, February 16, 1943.

Pilot and crew member physical record card issued by the U.S. Army Air Forces to Michael T. Russo, circa 1943-1944. Includes a list of his flying qualifications and vaccinations.

Photographic portrait of U.S. Army Air Forces serviceman Michael T. Russo, circa 1943.Typed caption: "1st Mustang Ace. Only A36 Ace. Dec. 30, 1943."

Identification photograph of Michael T. Russo from his U.S. Air Corps Reserve identification card, 1943.

Photograph of U.S. Army Air Forces serviceman Michael T. Russo outside a building, circa 1943.Inscription on verso: "England, Received 20-6-43."Stamped on verso: "Passed by U.S. Army Examiner 11066."

Photograph of U.S. Army Air Forces serviceman Michael T. Russo outside a building, circa 1943.Inscription on verso: "Received in England, 20-6-43."Stamped on verso: "Passed by U.S. Army Examiner 11066."

Photograph of U.S. Army Air Forces serviceman Michael T. Russo outside a building, circa 1943. The image is signed by Russo.Inscription: "Keep 'em flying. Michael."Stamped on verso: "Hammond Photo Service, Meridian Miss. Mar 19 1943."