FRE 171
IMAGEPilots of the 61st Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group walk as a group towards their P-47 Thunderbolts. Left to right the pilots are: Dick H. Mudge, Leslie C. Smith, Joseph R. Curtis, Kirkby N. Tracy, Joe H. Powers, Major Francis S. Gabreski, Norman E. Brooks, Donald D. Renwick and Loren G. McCollom. Passed for publication 10 May 1943. Printed caption attached to print: 'The "Thunderbolt" in Britain - and the men who fly it. Associated Press photo shows: Fighter pilots who are now flying "Thunderbolts" newest American fighter plane to arrive in Britain are here seen on their way to their planes at a U.S. fighter station "somewhere in England".'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- 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: 353rd Fighter Group 56th Fighter Group 61st Fighter Squadron Headquarters (353rd Fighter Group) Headquarters (56th Fighter Group)
- Service Numbers: O-393150
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Commanding Officer, Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 495th Fighter Training Group 56th Fighter Group 61st Fighter Squadron 62nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-665441
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 495th Fighter Training Group 56th Fighter Group 552nd Fighter Training Squadron 61st Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-387676
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot