Identifier2012-06-04_image_001SourceThe James O. Brewer World War II Collection (2012-06-04)DescriptionPhotographic group portrait of the 8th Fighter Group, U.S. Army Air Forces, November-December 1943. The banner reads "Cyclone's Flying Circus," referring to Group Commander Emmett "Cyclone" Davis. Identifications on verso.
Typed caption: "8th Fighter Group / Served in all Pacific theaters. Mainly New Guinea, the Soloman's [Solomons], & New Britain."
Inscription on verso: "Cyclone's Flying Cirus / Nov., Dec., 1943 / NPO 929 / (Engineering officer) Floyd D. Miller / Norman L. Reid / Walter Posvistak / Roy Klandrud / Paul K. Kiser / Left to right -- standing or sitting (15) / Dr. Addison T. ([Deets?]) Tatum, James O. Brewer, Art Sullivan, Bob Crow, Harold McClelland, Emmett S. (Cyclone) Davis, Fred Boerman, Dick Suave, Leon McCoy, Charlie Kneen, Luke Rainville, Glendi (Gabby) Holder, Lee (Scaly) Everhart, Elliott P. (Blade) Brogden / Left to right -- kneeling (8) / Bill Dywer, Jack (John) Brown, Joe Watson, Carl Weaver, Harold Souther, Robert E. Colgove, Jimmy Owen, Charlie Hill."Creation Date1943SubjectWorld War, 1939-1945United States. Army Air Forces. Fighter Group, 8thUnited States. Army Air ForcesAir pilots, MilitarySoldiersBrewer, James Olin, 1917-1996LanguageEnglishOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe James O. Brewer World War II Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsIn copyright
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