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media-29484.jpeg UPL 29484 Major Philip E Tukey Jr., 63rd Fighter Squadron. P47C 41-6375 UN-T. Maj. Tukey was transferred to the 356th FG.

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Object Number - UPL 29484 - Major Philip E Tukey Jr., 63rd Fighter Squadron. P47C 41-6375 UN-T. Maj. Tukey was transferred to the 356th FG.

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Captain Francis S Gabreski, Lieutenant Colonel Loren McCollon and Lieutenant Colonel Phil Tuckey of the 56th Fighter Group share a joke. Colonel Hubert Zemke (56th Fighter Group) has handwritten on the reverse: 'L to R: (1) Capt. Francis S. Gabreski; (2) Lt.Col. Loren G. McCollom; (3) Lt.Col. Phil Tuckey, CO 63rd FS. They are exchanging a joke at the promotion of McCollom.'

Philip E Tukey

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: VIII Fighter Command 356th Fighter Group 56th Fighter Group 63rd Fighter Squadron Headquarters (356th Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-393591
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Group Commander

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