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Two pilots of the 56th Fighter Group talk to Intelligence Officer David W. Robinson at Boxted air base. Passed for personal use 14 January 1945. The pilot in the centre is Colonel David C. Schilling, Commanding Officer of the 56th FG between 12 August 1944 and 27 January 1945.
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Two pilots of the 56th Fighter Group talk to Intelligence Officer David W. Robinson at Boxted air base. Passed for personal use 14 January 1945. The pilot in the centre is Colonel David C. Schilling, Commanding Officer of the 56th FG between 12 August 1944 and 27 January 1945.

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Lieutenant-Colonel David C. Schilling, an ace P-47 Thunderbolt pilot of the 56th Fighter Group, holds an adapted hand gun. Schilling was Commanding Officer of the 56th FG between 12 August 1944 and 27 January 1945.

David C Schilling

  • 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

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection