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A group of pilots from the 56th Fighter Group. Left to right they are: Richard H. Allison of the 61st Fighter Squadron, Lieutenant Harold E. Comstock of the 63rd Fighter Squadron, three unknown pilots, Lieutenant-Colonel Hubert "Hub" Zemke, Major Donald M. Goodfleisch of the 63rd FS and Lieutenant Conway C. Saux of the 62nd FS. 1943. Printed caption attached to print: 'The "Thunderbolt". The new American Fighter P-47, known as the 'Thunderbolt' is designed as a high altitude fast fighter, now in quantity
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A group of pilots from the 56th Fighter Group. Left to right they are: Richard H. Allison of the 61st Fighter Squadron, Lieutenant Harold E. Comstock of the 63rd Fighter Squadron, three unknown pilots, Lieutenant-Colonel Hubert "Hub" Zemke, Major Donald M. Goodfleisch of the 63rd FS and Lieutenant Conway C. Saux of the 62nd FS. 1943. Printed caption attached to print: 'The "Thunderbolt". The new American Fighter P-47, known as the 'Thunderbolt' is designed as a high altitude fast fighter, now in quantity production for the U.S. Army Air Force. Photo shows: Lt. Col. Hubert Zempke [sic] with some of the pilots who will fly the new P-47 planes. Topical Press.'

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Harold Elwood Comstock

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 63rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 19003371 / O-661288
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot/Squadron Commander
Don M. Goodfleisch a pilot of the 56th Fighter Group with a P-47 Thunderbolt. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Don M. Goodfleisch.'

Don Marion Goodfleisch

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 63rd Fighter Squadron Headquarters (56th Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: 15014966 / O-659295
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot
Lieutenant C.C. Sauk of the 56th Fighter Group,in the cockpit of his P-47 Thunderbolt at Horsham St. Faith, 26 April 1943. Not to be Published 27 Apr 1943, Passed for Publication 10 May 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Horsham St. Faith.' Printed caption on reverse: 'The “Thunderbolt” In Britain - And The Men Who Fly It. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Lt. C.C. Sauk, Gretna, New Orleans, one of the pilots now flying a "Thunderbolt", newest American fighter plane to arrive in Britain. WOR 256855.

Conaway C Saux

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 62nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-412070
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
Colonel Hubert Zemke of the 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'First Lieutenant Hub Zemke, US Army Air Corps, 8th Pursuit Group, Mitchel Field, Long Island, New York. Taken just before dispersal to England as an Observer to the Royal Air Force.'

Hubert A Zemke

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 479th Fighter Group 56th Fighter Group Headquarters (479th Fighter Group) Headquarters (56th Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-022353
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot / Commander

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Roger Freeman Photo.

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