FRE 2693
IMAGEColonel Hubert Zemke, Lieutenant Colonel David C Schilling and Major Wilbur Watson of the 56th Fighter Group with Under War Secretary Lovett and Major General Frank O D Hunter during a visit to Horsham St Faith. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Tramping the line at Horsham St. Faith, on inspection of the aircraft and facilities. Lt to Rt: 1: Col. Hub Zemke. 2: Mr Lovett - Under-Secretary of War for Air. 3: M-Gen Frank O.D. Hunter, C.Gen. 8th Ftr. Command. 4: Lt.Col. David C. Schilling, 56th Ftr Gp, Flying Exec. 5: Major Wilbur Watson, Ground Exec, 56th Ftr Gp.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 65th Fighter Wing 56th Fighter Group 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron 62nd Fighter Squadron 63rd Fighter Squadron Headquarters (56th Fighter Group)
- Service Numbers: O-393204
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot; Commanding Officer; Assistant Director Intelligence
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 56th Fighter Group Headquarters (56th Fighter Group)
- Role/Job: Officer
- 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
Locations
- Site type: Airfield