Lieutenant Robert Rankin, of the 61st Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group in the cockpit of a P-47 Thunderbolt, 15 May 1944. Passed for publication 15 May 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Lt. Robert Rankin, 61 FS/56 FG. 15/5/44 Stamp. A/C identity not known - Rankin's was NM-F (natural metal finish). Fly Legends 2003, Aces High, Rankin Bio Photo.' Printed caption removed from reverse. On reverse: Associated Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].