FRE 9985
IMAGELieutenant Colonel David C Schilling, Francis S Gabreski and Colonel Hubert Zemke of the 56th Fighter Group with Captain Fred Christensen after he shot down five aircraft in his P-47 Thunderbolt. Zemke has handwritten on the reverse: 'Seated: 1- Captain Fred Christensen. 2- Lt Col David C Schilling, Flying Executive. 3- Francis S Gabreski- CO 61st Ftr Squadron. 4- Col Hub Zemke, CO 56th Fitr Group. Christensen is seen explaining how he shot down (5) enemy aircraft on the same mission. Caught a string of JU 52 transports in a traffic pattern of an airfield near Berlin trying to get down. And he had spare ammo.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 56th Fighter Group 62nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 11047421 / O-794920
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
- 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
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 65th Fighter Wing 56th Fighter Group 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron 62nd Fighter Squadron 63rd Fighter Squadron Headquarters (56th Fighter Group)
- Service Numbers: O-393204
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot; Commanding Officer; Assistant Director Intelligence
- 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