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[Robert S. Johnson shaking hands with J. C. Penrod]

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Identifier2002-02-13-1098_image_393SourceThe James C. Stewart Fighter Ace Collection (2002-02-13.1098), Box 1, Folder 9DescriptionPhotograph 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, 1944

Inscription included with photo: "Captain Robert Johnson on May 8th 1944 with S/Sgt. J. C. Penrod, the crew chief of Penrod and Sam (P-47D 42-25512/LM-Q) in which Bob's 26th and 27th kills had been made earlier that day. Bob Johnson was leading ace for US at the time. Pg. 59 '56th Fighter Group,' Roger A. Freeman, Osprey Aviation, 2000."Creation Date1944-05-08SubjectJohnson, Robert S., 1920-1998Penrod, J. C.World War, 1939-1945United States. Army Air ForcesUnited States. Army Air Forces. Fighter Group, 56thSoldiersAir pilots, MilitaryAces (Fighter pilots)Republic P-47D ThunderboltAirplanes, MilitaryOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe James C. Stewart Fighter Ace Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsCopyright undetermined

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[Robert S. Johnson shaking hands with J. C. Penrod]