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Lieutenant John F. McAlevey and Crew Cheif Roy Taylor of the 359th Fighter Group check the wind direction by releasing red smoke at East Wretham. Caption on reverse: '359th FG Photos Source: T.P. Smith via Char Baldridge, Historian Description: #38 red smoke to check for wind direction. L-R: 370th pilot John F. McAlevey & T.P. Smith's crew cheif Roy Taylor.'
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Lieutenant John F. McAlevey and Crew Cheif Roy Taylor of the 359th Fighter Group check the wind direction by releasing red smoke at East Wretham. Caption on reverse: '359th FG Photos Source: T.P. Smith via Char Baldridge, Historian Description: #38 red smoke to check for wind direction. L-R: 370th pilot John F. McAlevey & T.P. Smith's crew cheif Roy Taylor.'

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Lieutenant John F. McAlevey and Crew Cheif Roy Taylor of the 359th Fighter Group check the wind direction by releasing red smoke at East Wretham. Caption on reverse: '359th FG Photos Source: T.P. Smith via Char Baldridge, Historian Description: #38 red smoke to check for wind direction. L-R: 370th pilot John F. McAlevey & T.P. Smith's crew cheif Roy Taylor.'

John F McAlevey

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 359th Fighter Group 370th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-832636
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Captain Thomas P. Smith of the 370th Fighter Squadron, 359th Fighter Group practices archery at East Wretham. Printed Caption on reverse: '359th FG Photos Source: T.P. Smith, via Char Baldridge, Historian Description: #2 T.P. Smith practicing archery.'

Thomas Peter Smith

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 359th Fighter Group 370th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 31051940 at enlistment, then O-812894
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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