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Flight-surgeon Captain George R. "Doc" Hornig and Major Francis F Gabreski of the 56th Fighter Group isnpect a German 20mm cannon shell, 26 November 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '26/11/43 A. Hornig & Gabreksi - holds 20mm.' Printed caption removed from reverse. On reverse: Associated Press [Stamp].
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Flight-surgeon Captain George R. "Doc" Hornig and Major Francis F Gabreski of the 56th Fighter Group isnpect a German 20mm cannon shell, 26 November 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '26/11/43 A. Hornig & Gabreksi - holds 20mm.' Printed caption removed from reverse. On reverse: Associated Press [Stamp].

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Lieutenant colonel Francis S. Gabreski of the 56th Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-47 Thunderbolt Handwritten on slide:"Gabreski K2170 Reversed Boxted 1944"

Francis Stanley Gabreski

  • 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

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection