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Captain GW Johnson of the 56th Fighter Group scores an aerial victory during a mission over Schweinfurt. 19 August 1942. Gun camera image. Hubert Zemke (56th Fighter Group) has handwritten on the reverse: ' Picture # 2. Gun Camera Sequence Capt GW Johnson & 1st Lieut Frank E McCauley. Two days after this excort mission-Capt GW Johnson scored a triple aerial victory in a series of combats on another ramrod against Rijen (bomber target) 19 August 1942.'
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Captain GW Johnson of the 56th Fighter Group scores an aerial victory during a mission over Schweinfurt. 19 August 1942. Gun camera image. Hubert Zemke (56th Fighter Group) has handwritten on the reverse: ' Picture # 2. Gun Camera Sequence Capt GW Johnson & 1st Lieut Frank E McCauley. Two days after this excort mission-Capt GW Johnson scored a triple aerial victory in a series of combats on another ramrod against Rijen (bomber target) 19 August 1942.'

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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.'

Frank E McCauley

  • 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