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Pilots of the 61st Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group stand as a group beside their P-47 Thunderbolts at Horsham air base in late March 1943. Left to right the pilots are: Captain Donald D. Renwick, Lieutenant Norman E. Brooks and Captain Francis S. Gabreski. Passed for publication 10 May 1943. Printed caption attached to print: 'The "Thunderbolt" in Britain - and the men who fly it. Associated Press photo shows: Three U.S. pilots who are now flying "Thunderbolts" newest American fighter plane to arrive in Britain. From left: Capt. W.W. Renwick, Lt. N. E. Brooks and Capt. F.S. Gabreski.'

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Pilots of the 61st Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group stand as a group beside their P-47 Thunderbolts at Horsham air base in late March 1943. Left to right the pilots are: Captain Donald D. Renwick, Lieutenant Norman E. Brooks and Captain Francis S. Gabreski. Passed for publication 10 May 1943.
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 61st Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-661183
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Lieutenant colonel Francis S. Gabreski of the 56th Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-47 Thunderbolt Handwritten on slide:"Gabreski K2170 Reversed Boxted 1944"
  • 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
Flight Surgeon Captain George R. Hornig in conversation with Captain Donald D. Renwick of the 61st Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group in the mess at Halesworth air base. Passed for publication 29 November 1943. Printed caption on reverse: '"Ace" Flight-Surgeon is combination family physician, foster-father and chaplain.' And 'Associated Press photo shows: "Doc" Hornig gives a physical check-up to Capt. D.D. Renwick just back from an operational flight.'
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 495th Fighter Training Group 56th Fighter Group 61st Fighter Squadron Headquarters (56th Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: 15018988 / O-432208
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection