FRE 2610
IMAGEMajor Walter C. Beckham and Captain Walker M. Mahurin of the 56th Fighter Group at a press call, 5 February 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'Thunderbolt Aces In London. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Major Walter C. Beckham of Pensacola, Florida (left) and Capt. Walker M. Mahurin, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, two of America's leading aces in the European theatre, seen in London Feb 5, when they met members of the press at the U.S. Headquarters in London. They have sixteen Nazi planes each to their credit. GLE 264541. 5-2-44-GP.' On reverse: Associated Press [Stamp].
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 351st Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 14013487 / O-430771
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 56th Fighter Group 63rd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 15081882 at enlistment, then O-659316
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot