Erlath W Zuehl I

Military

Attended Texas Military Academy (1923-27) where he was a First Lieutenant (Supply Officer) pre-attending the University of Texas. He then worked in retail before joining the USAAC inNovember 1940. Continued service with USAF after war with Tactical Air Command retiring in June 1960 as a Colonel. Son (same name) also spent 30 years in USAF. See feature written by Lt Col Zuehl (1908-89) on service in wartime England: http://www.ulongbeach.com/December_1944_78s_Third_Christmas_In_England…

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Line up of P-47 Thunderbolts of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, at Duxford air base. September 1944. Printed caption on reverse of print: '55432 AC - War Birds Home To Rest - Republic P-47 Thunderbolts lined up on an 8th Air Force field in England after a daylight sweep over Germany. Crews have finished inspections and refueling.'

Duxford

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: "Duckpond"

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66FW records of personnel.

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Research by poster via 66thFW Association and USAF Association.

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Unit roster on page 132 in 'Eagles of Duxford' book by Fry