FRE 6108
IMAGECaptain Thomas P. Smith of the 370th Fighter Squadron, 359th Fighter Group wears a "G" suit, designed to prevent black-outs whilst flying at speed. Caption on reverse: '359th FG Source: T.P. Smith via Char Baldridge, Historian, Description: #4 T.P. Smith in "G" Suite [sic].'
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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: 359th Fighter Group 370th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 31051940 at enlistment, then O-812894
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot