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[Rex T. Barber oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace Rex T. Barber is interviewed by historian Bruce T. Porter about his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Barber describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot and his time with the 449th Fighter Squadron in the China-India-Burma Theater. Special focus on an incident in April 1944 in which Barber was injured during a bailout and spent…

[Charles W. Drake oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace Charles W. Drake discusses his military service with the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in the Pacific Theater with Marine Fighting Squadron 323 (VMF-323). Special focus on a combat mission on June 3, 1945 in which Drake scored several aerial victories and received the Navy Cross for his…

[James C. Stewart in Republic P-47 Thunderbolt] (Item)

Photograph of fighter ace James C. Stewart seated in the cockpit of a Republic P-47 (F-47) Thunderbolt aircraft, circa 1940s.Inscription on verso: "James Stewart."

[Gerald W. "Jerry" Johnson and unidentified serviceman] (Item)

Photograph of fighter ace Gerald W. "Jerry" Johnson (left) and an unidentified serviceman walking by a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft, circa 1940s.Inscription on verso: "Jerry Johnson."Inscription included with photo: "Gerry Johnson (left) + flight crew."

[David C. Schilling] (Item)

Photograph of fighter ace David C. Schilling of the 56th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, standing in front of a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft, circa 1940s.Inscription on verso: "Dave Schilling."Inscription included with photo: "Major David Schilling, CO of the 56th FG. in Halesworth."

[James C. Stewart and serviceman with Republic P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft] (Item)

Photograph of fighter ace James C. Stewart (right) and an unidentified U.S. Army Air Forces serviceman standing next to a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft, circa 1940s. Stamped on verso: "Passed by US Army Examiner 10082. Passed for personal use only. Not for publication. 23 Aug 1944. Theater Censor ETOUSA."

[Harold E. Comstock] (Item)

Photograph of fighter ace Harold E. Comstock in the cockpit of a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft, circa 1940s.Inscription on verso: "Comstock."Inscription included with photo: "'Bunny' Comstock or Harold put in command of the 63rd when Joe Egan was shot down. 184 'Zemke's Wolf Pack' Roger A. Freeman."

[John F. Thornell oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace John F. Thornell discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time stationed in England with the 328th Fighter Squadron of the 352nd Fighter Group. Special focus on four combat missions that took place in 1944: a skip-bombing mission against a German submarine pen (March…

[Paul A. Conger with Republic P-47 Thunderbolt] (Item)

Photograph of fighter ace Paul A. Conger standing next to a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft (tail number 27880), circa 1940s. The text "Redwood Beach, California" is painted on the fuselage.Inscription on verso: "Paul Conger HV-N."Inscription included with photo: "Lieutenant Paul Conger reached a tally of 11.5 kills often using one of three planes not assigned to him."

[Joseph L. Egan holding mouse] (Item)

Photograph of fighter ace Joseph L. Egan holding a mouse while seated in the cockpit of a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft, circa 1940s. Inscription on verso: "Joe Egan. J. C. Stewart photo." Inscription included with photo: "Joe Egan, CO of the 63rd and shot down July 13, 44 (?). Father was president of Western Union. Pg. 184 of Zemke's 'Wolf Pack,' Roger A. Freeman."

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