FRE 1443
IMAGELieutenant-Colonel Jack S. Jenkins, commanding officer of the 55th Fighter Group, sits in cockpit of P-38 Lightning named "Texas Ranger" at Nuthampstead air base, October 1943. Printed caption attached to print: 'Photo shows: Lt. Col. Jack S. Jenkins, of Levelland, Texas, Commanding Officer of a U.S. Air Force station in Britain in the cockpit of his Lightning P.38 "Texas Ranger". And. October 1943. PN.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 55th Fighter Group Headquarters Squadron (55th Fighter Group)
- Service Numbers: O-022606
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-38 Lightning
- Nicknames: Texas Ranger
- Unit: 55th Fighter Group 38th Fighter Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield