[Leroy A. Schreiber]

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Identifier2002-02-13-1098_image_395SourceThe James C. Stewart Fighter Ace Collection (2002-02-13.1098), Box 1, Folder 9DescriptionPhotograph of fighter ace Leroy A. Schreiber of the 56th Fighter Group, U.S. Army Air Forces, circa 1940s.

Inscription on verso: "Leroy Schribber [Schreiber]. J. C. Stewart Photo"

Inscription included with photo: "Major Leroy Schreiber, CO of the 62nd, was one of the most popular and promising pilots in the 56th, claiming 12 aerial victories, 1 probable, 6 damaged, and 2 destroyed on the ground between July 20, '43 and April 9, '44. Shot down and killed April 15th, 1944 from ground fire. Pg. 57, '56th Fighter Group,' Roger A. Freeman, Osprey Aviation, 2000."Creation Datecirca 1940sSubjectSchreiber, Leroy A.World War, 1939-1945United States. Army Air ForcesUnited States. Army Air Forces. Fighter Group, 56thUnited States. Army Air Forces. Fighter Squadron, 62ndAir pilots, MilitaryAces (Fighter pilots)Original Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe James C. Stewart Fighter Ace Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsCopyright undetermined

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