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Photograph of two U.S. Army Air Forces servicemen and a U.S. Army Nurse Corps servicewoman chatting at an unidentified event, circa 1940s.
Photograph of two U.S. Army Air Forces servicemen and a U.S. Army Nurse Corps servicewoman chatting at an unidentified event, circa 1940s. The inscription identifies the men as Wilbur Watson (left) and "McGorigle," possibly referring to James McGarrigle.Inscription on verso: "Watson, McGorigle."
Fighter ace Jay T. Robbins is interviewed about his military service with the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in the Pacific Theater with the 80th Fighter Squadron. Topics discussed include his personal background, his service and training history, notable combat missions in Papua New Guinea, and the…