FRE 2673
IMAGELieutenant Kirby Tracy of the 56th Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-47 Thunderbolt, 26 April 1943. Passed for publication 27 Apr 1943, but not released until 10 May 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'The "Thunderbolt" In Britain - And The Men Who Fly It. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Lt. Kirby Tracy, Little Rock, Ark., one of the U.S. pilots who are now flying a "Thunderbolt, [the] latest American fighter plane to arrive in this country. WOR 256850. 26-4-43-Y.' On reverse: Associated Press, Not To Be Published , Not To Be Published Until, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 495th Fighter Training Group 56th Fighter Group 552nd Fighter Training Squadron 61st Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-387676
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot