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A P-47 Thunderbolt of the 56th Fighter Group scores an aerial victory during a mission over Schweinfurt, 19 August 1943. Hubert Zemke (56th Fighter Group has handwritten on the reverse: 'Picture # 3 Gun camera sequence Capt GW Johnson & 1st Lieut Frank E McCauley. This last accomplishment made Captain GW Johnson the first ace in the 56th Fighter Group. It was not until the October 1943 that I tagged a FW 190 to become the second Ace in the 56th Fighter Group. From that time on Acedom picked up through the group. 2 October 1943.'

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A P-47 Thunderbolt of the 56th Fighter Group scores a direct hit on a German fighter aircraft, causing it to explode in mid-air, 19 August 1943. Gun Camera image. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Picture #5. Gun camera sequence - Capt. Johnson & Lt. McCauley. Regensburg-Schweinfurt 19 Aug 1943.'
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 61st Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-661229
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection