FRE 113
IMAGECaptain Walker Gabbert collects valuables from three pilots of the 55th Fighter Group at Nuthampstead prior to an operational flight. The pilots, standing, from left to right, are: Lieutenant Harry E. Larsen, of 718 E. 15th St. Anaconda, Montana; Lieutenant Karl H. Garlock, of South Nansit Road, Lockport, New York; and Lieutenant Robert N. Jensen, of Racine, Wisconsin. Passed for publication 12 November 1943. Robert Jensen would be shot down on 13 November 1943 and taken as a Prisoner of War. Karl Garlock, too, would become a Prisoner of War the following May. Harry Larsen would be Killed in Action on 11 December 1944. Printed caption attached to print: 'Left to right: (standing): Lt. H.E. Larsen, of 718 E. 15th St. Anaconda, Montana; Lt. V.K. [K.H.] Garlock, of South Nansit Road, Lockport, N.Y.; and Lt. R.N. Jensen, of Racine, Wisc.; hand their valuables to Capt. W.H. Gabbert, the S.2. before setting out on an operational flight.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 55th Fighter Group Headquarters (55th Fighter Group)
- Service Numbers: O-234469
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 55th Fighter Group 338th Fighter Squadron 343rd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-740161
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 55th Fighter Group 338th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-743342
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 55th Fighter Group 338th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-743347
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot, Pilot
Locations
- Site type: Airfield