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A Halifax (NP-F, serial number LV907) nicknamed "Friday the 13th" of No 158 Squadron, RAF. Taken by pilot Thomas P Smith of the 359th Fighter Group. Similar to Central Press image: http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/news-photo/the-handley-page-halifax-bomber-friday-the-13th-at-the-news-photo/3092550 This similar image has the following credit and caption: Credit: Central Press / Stringer Caption: 20th June 1945: The Handley-Page 'Halifax' bomber 'Friday the 13th' at the British Aircraft exhibition at the site of Lewis' bombed store in Oxford Street, London. The insignia of miniature bombs includes 118 of the 128 trips the craft has made and the ribbons of the VC, DSO and DFC, won by crewmen. The slogan reads 'As Ye Sow, So Shall Ye Reap'. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

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Captain Thomas P. Smith of the 370th Fighter Squadron, 359th Fighter Group practices archery at East Wretham. Printed Caption on reverse: '359th FG Photos Source: T.P. Smith, via Char Baldridge, Historian Description: #2 T.P. Smith practicing archery.'
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 359th Fighter Group 370th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 31051940 at enlistment, then O-812894
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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Amended caption and Connections using information on the slide listing in the museum's collection.

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