Edward B Parsons

Military

Also served in Korea. Served 23 years active duty. Retired 31 October 1964.



AM w/ 3 Oak Leaf Cluster

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Two engineers of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group fit cameras onto an F-5 Lightning (serial number 42-12778) nicknamed "Dim View". Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 8 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '273531.' [Censor no.] A printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this has been removed.

42-12778

  • Aircraft Type: F-5 Lightning
  • Nicknames: Dim View
  • Unit: 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group 22nd Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron
The nose art of an F-5 Lightning nicknamed "Ginger Snap", of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group at Mount Farm. Image by Robert Astrella, 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group. Handwritten on slide case:"Ginger Snap R. Astrella"

42-67566

  • Aircraft Type: F-5 Lightning
  • Nicknames: Ginger Snap
  • Unit: 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group 22nd Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron

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Born

St Louis, Missouri 6 August 1922

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Chris Brassfield

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / self