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[Walter V. Cook] (Item)

Photograph of fighter ace Walter V. Cook of the 56th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, circa 1940s.Typed on verso: "Capt. Walter V. Cook. [address in Cincinnati, Ohio]. 62nd Fighter Squadron."Inscription on verso: "'Cookie.' Cook."

[U.S. Army Air Forces servicemen standing in formation] (Item)

Photograph of U.S. Army Air Forces servicemen standing in formation, circa 1940s. The inscription identifies three of the men as George C. Goldstein, Stanley B. Morrill, and Michael J. Quirk of the 62nd Fighter Squadron.Inscription on verso: "Goldstein, Morrill, Quirk. 62nd AM. Morrill."

[Walter V. Cook] (Item)

Photograph of fighter ace Walter V. Cook in flight gear leaning against the tail of an aircraft, circa 1940s. Stamped on verso: "Passed by US 10082 Army Examiner. Passed for personal use only. Not for publication 23 Aug 1944 Theater Censor ETOUSA 1."

[Leroy A. Schreiber] (Item)

Photograph of fighter ace Leroy A. Schreiber of the 56th Fighter Group, United States 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…

[Robert S. Johnson with Republic P-47D Thunderbolt] (Item)

Photograph of fighter ace Robert S. Johnson standing on the wing of "Penrod and Sam," a Republic P-47D Thunderbolt aircraft (serial number 42-25512), circa 1940s.Inscription included with photo: "Captain Robert Johnson and 'Penrod and Sam' (P-47D-21-42-25512), 62nd FS based out of Boxted."

[Harold E. Comstock oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Harold E. Comstock discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part one, he describes his experiences as a fighter pilot and his time in Europe with the 63rd Fighter Squadron of the 56th Fighter Group. Special focus on several of his combat missions, including one on December 23, 1944 in which he destroyed…

[Leslie C. Smith oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Leslie C. Smith is interviewed about his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part two, he continues to describe his experiences as a fighter pilot with the 56th Fighter Group. Special focus on a bomber escort mission to Brunswick, Germany on March 15, 1944 in which Smith scored an aerial victory. He also touches…

[Leslie C. Smith oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Leslie C. Smith is interviewed about his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part one, he describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in the European Theater with the 56th Fighter Group. Topics discussed include his personal background, his training and service history, stories about…