FRE 2627
IMAGEBob Johnson of the 56th Fighter Group on top of his P-47 Thunderbolt, 4 May 1944. Passed for publication 4 May 1944. Printed caption on reverse: '"Ace" Fighter Pilot Bob Johnson. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Capt. Bob Johnson perched on the cowling of his new Thunderbolt fighter. CAR 27. 4-5-44-Y.' On reverse: Associated Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- 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