FRE 2768
IMAGELieutenant Edward Fleming of the 78th Fighter Group, points to a broom painted on his P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 41-6409) indicating a successful air sweep. Passed for publication 13 Aug 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '16409?' Printed caption on reverse: 'At U.S. Thunderbolts Station. This series of pictures is a graphic story of the everyday activities of a Thunderbolt P-47 group which includes some of the finest fighter pilots - record holders of U.S. Army Air Force in Britain. Keystone Photo Shows:- Lieut. Edward Fleming of N.Y.C. shown pointing to brooms. After the sweep, for every successful sweep he paints a broom on his fuselage. U.S. Pool/F. Keystone. 38. 5G.' On reverse: 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
- Highest Rank: Captain