FRE 9925
IMAGELieutenant Colonel Francis S Gabreski of the 56th Fighter Group walks the flight line with Major General William Kepner. Colonel Hubert Zemke (56th Fighter Group) has handwritten on the reverse: 'Lt Col Francis S Gabreski CO 61st Fitr Sq0 56th Ftr Gp Troops the flight line with M/Gen Wm Kepner, C/Gen 8th Ftr Command- Boxted Eng.'
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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 Headquarters (56th Fighter Group)
- Service Numbers: O-406131
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- 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
Locations
- Site type: Airfield