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[Republic P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft flying in formation] (Item)

Photograph of U.S. Army Air Forces Republic P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft flying in formation, possibly as part of an air show, circa 1945.Stamped on verso: "Not for publication."

[Republic P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft in flight over unidentified location] (Item)

Photograph of U.S. Army Air Forces Republic P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft in flight over an unidentified location, circa 1945.Stamped on verso: "Not for publication.

[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."

[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 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."

[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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