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Maj. Robert A Lamb. Ridgewood, NJ. 61st Fighter Squadron. P-47C 41-6211 HV-L "Jackie" (L) artwork of Jack of Hearts (R).

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Units

The insignia of the 56th Fighter Group.

56th Fighter Group

Unit Hierarchy: Group
Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Type Category: Fighter

The insignia of the 61st Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group. Designed by Walt Disney, based on the Squadron's bull dog mascot 'Buddy'.

61st Fighter Squadron

Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Type Category: Fighter

People

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

Robert A Lamb

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: VIII Fighter Command 56th Fighter Group 61st Fighter Squadron 63rd Fighter Squadron Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (VIII Fighter Command)
Service Numbers: O-659308
Highest Rank: First Lieutenant

Revisions

Date: 7 Jun 2021 10:57:26

ContributorAl_Skiff

ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations and person associations

Sources

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