UPL 49706

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Caption Robert S. Johnson of Lawton, Oklahoma, being greeted by his crew chief, Staff Sergeant Ernest D. Gould of Vancouver, Washington, after Johnson's return from a three-kill mission. Only part of his victories are reflected in those painted on the aircraft as the remainder of his kills were then pending confirmation.

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Caption Robert S Johnson being greeted by his crew chief, Staff Sergeant Ernest D Gould
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 61st Fighter Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Crew chief
Captain Robert "Bob" Johnson of the 56th Fighter Group. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 4 May 1944.' [stamp] and '318839.' [censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '"ACE" FIGHTER PILOT BOB JOHNSON. Capt Robert ("Bob") Johnson, a fighter pilot from 1201 C St, Lawton, Oklahoma, who is now stationed at a Thunderbolt station "somewhere in England", has twenty-five enemy planes to his credit, only one less than Capt Eddie Rickenbacker's last record. Johnson holds
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 61st Fighter Squadron 62nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-661217
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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