UPL 5486

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Ground Crewman Donald W Holdcraft of the 92nd Depot Repair Squadron straps Colonel Hubert A Zemke, commanding officer of the 56th Fighter Group into the cockpit of his P-47 Thunderbolt, 1944. Zemke has autographed the image and gifted it to Holdcraft.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 92nd Depot Repair Squadron
  • Role/Job: Ground Crewman
Colonel Hubert Zemke of the 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'First Lieutenant Hub Zemke, US Army Air Corps, 8th Pursuit Group, Mitchel Field, Long Island, New York. Taken just before dispersal to England as an Observer to the Royal Air Force.'
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 479th Fighter Group 56th Fighter Group Headquarters (479th Fighter Group) Headquarters (56th Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-022353
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot / Commander

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