UPL 50417

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Maj. Robert A Lamb. Ridgewood, NJ. 61st Fighter Squadron. P-47C 41-6211 HV-L "Jackie" (L) Jack of Hearts artwork (R). This aircraft lost on 1 December 1943 with Lt. Cleve M Brown Jr. (POW).

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Flight-Surgeon Captain George R. Hornig talks to two 56th Fighter Group pilots. One of them has been identified as Norman E. Brooks of the 61st Fighter Squadron. The other could be Captain Robert A. Lamb as it is the controls of his P-47 Thunderbolt that they are gathered around. Passed for publication on 29 November 1943. Printed caption attached to print: '"Ace" Flight-Surgeon is combination family physician, foster-father and chaplain. Associated Press photo shows: "Doc" Hornig discusses the effects of
  • Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
  • Nicknames: Jackie
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 61st Fighter Squadron

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