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Colonel Hubert Zemke of the 479th Fighter Group, formerly of the 56th Fighter Group, adresses troops at Wattisham. Zemka has handwritten on the reverse: '12 Aug 1944. Lecturing the "Toops" at the 479th Fighter Group the day of assignment. Wattisham Air Base, England.'

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Colonel Hubert Zemke of the 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'First Lieutenant Hub Zemke, US Army Air Corps, 8th Pursuit Group, Mitchel Field, Long Island, New York. Taken just before dispersal to England as an Observer to the Royal Air Force.'
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 479th Fighter Group 56th Fighter Group Headquarters (479th Fighter Group) Headquarters (56th Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-022353
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot / Commander

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection