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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…

[U.S. Army Air Forces servicemen with Republic P-47 Thunderbolt] (Item)

Photographic group portrait of U.S. Army Air Forces servicemen posing with a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, circa 1940s.

[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…

[Walter Frederick with Republic P-47 Thunderbolt] (Item)

Photograph of U.S. Army Air Forces pilot Walter Frederick sitting on the nose of a Republic P-47 (F-47) Thunderbolt aircraft of the 56th Fighter Group, circa 1943-1945. The plane's nose art includes a cartoon bull and the designation "Quaker Sad Sack." Inscription on verso: "Fredericks [Frederick]. Walter Frederick (?)."

[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."

[Members of 56th Fighter Group with Republic P-47 Thunderbolt] (Item)

Photographic group portrait of members of the 56th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, posing with a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft, circa 1945.Caption: "Members of 56th Fighter Group that destroyed 95 German A/C on Eeggbeck A/D 13 April 1945."

[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."

[Philip E. Tukey with Republic P-47 Thunderbolt] (Item)

Photograph of 56th Fighter Group pilot Philip E. Tukey standing on the wing of a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft, circa 1940s.Inscription on verso: "P. E. Tukey. 295177."Stamped on verso: "Passed by US Army Examiner 10082. Passed for personal use only. Not for publication. 23 Aug 1944. Theater Censor ETOUSA."

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