Captain Gerald Johnson of the 56th Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-47 Thunderbolt. Passed for publication 16 Sep 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Gerald Johnson. 65114.' Printed caption on reverse: 'Second Thunderbolt Pilot Claims Ace Status. Captain Gerald Johnson, 25 years old, fighter-pilot from Owenton, KY, is now officially credited as the second Thunderbolt pilot of the Eighth U.S. Air Force to become an ace by destroying five enemy aircraft. This was announced after examination of the camera-gun film taken from his plane, the "Jackson County, Michigan, Fighter" after a recent combat. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Capt. Gerald Johnson with his Thudnerbolt which is named after the county which raised the price of its purchase by war bond subscriptions. WOR 260546. 16-9-43-N.' On reverse: Associated Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].