[Plaque for fighter ace Michael T. Russo]

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Identifier2008-08-25_object-a_001SourceThe Michael T. Russo World War II Collection (2008-08-25), Box 1, Folder 6DescriptionPlaque 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. 27, 1943. Ju 52/3M - Dec. 3, 1943. BF-109 - Dec. 30, 1943. Fiesler Storch 157 [sic] - Oct. 24, 1943. BF-109 - Dec. 30, 1943. 1st Mutang Ace. Only A36 Ace."Creation Datecirca 1940s-1950sSubjectWorld War, 1939-1945Russo, Michael Thomas, 1920-2006United States. Army Air ForcesAir pilots, MilitaryAces (Fighter pilots)Original Formatplaques (flat objects)Bibliographic CitationThe Michael T. Russo World War II Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsCopyright undetermined

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