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[Louis William Chick, Jr. oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Louis W. “Bill” Chick, Jr. discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces. In part one, he describes his experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time with the 24th Fighter Squadron in Panama, the 4th Fighter Group in England, and the 317th Fighter Squadron in Italy. Special focus on a bomber escort mission in January 1944 in…

[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…

[Republic P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft crashed in field] (Item)

Photograph of a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft crashed in a field, 1942. Inscription: "(G385-4-880E-30) ([6?]-27-42) (6 3/8)." Stamped on verso: "Confidential. Official Photo. U.S. Army Air Forces."

[Samuel O. Stamps and other servicemen with Republic P-47 (F-47) Thunderbolt] (Item)

Photograph of 56th Fighter Group pilot Samuel O. Stamps and two unidentified servicemen with Stamps's Republic P-47 (F-47) Thunderbolt aircraft, circa 1940s.

[Republic P-47 (F-47) Thunderbolt aircraft] (Item)

Photograph of a U.S. Army Air Forces Republic P-47 (F-47) Thunderbolt aircraft parked at Kiangwan Airfield, China, circa 1940s. Inscription on verso: "P-47 Fighter Plane at Kiangwan Airdrome. [Chinese characters]." Typed on verso of duplicate image: "Headquarters Army Air Forces, Shanghai: 'Thunderbolts' (P-47's) of the U. S. Army Air Forces have come to rest at Kiangwan Airdrome. During the war…

[Republic P-47 Thunderbolt] (Item)

Photograph of a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft parked at an airfield, December 1, 1943. Caption: "(GAD-4-44ADG)(1-12-43)." Inscription on verso: "HUQ - Jim Stewart - My first assignment P47. It was [illegible] by Major Francis S. Gabreski, 1 Dec 43. [illegible] of a Ju 88. Shot it up - crash landed [Walsham?] England."

[United States Army Air Forces calendar for 1944] (Item)

Photograph of a full-year calendar for 1944, printed with the United States Army Air Forces emblem, circa 1940s. Includes the text "56th Fighter Group" and images of Republic P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft in flight.

[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."

[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."

[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."

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