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Public Relations picture of 1LT Virgil H Smith standing by his P-38 aircraft
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Public Relations picture of 1LT Virgil H Smith standing by his P-38 aircraft. LT Smith was KIA Dec. 30, 1942 in North Africa. Based on info written on the picture it appears it may have been released after his death.

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Public Relations picture of 1LT Virgil H Smith standing by his P-38 aircraft

Virgil H Smith

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 14th Fighter Group 48th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-431172
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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Picture from the American National Archive and Research Administration (NARA). Cropped version with just the pilot/star are found quite readily on the Internet.