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First P-47 Thunderbolt assigned to Francis Gabreski. Initially coded HV-F, then recoded to HV-A around 1 September 1943.

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Flight Surgeon Captain George R "Doc" Hornig gives Lieutenant Milton Anderson of the 61st Fighter Squadron,  56th Fighter Group a check up, 29 November 1943. Passed for publication 29 Nov 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Cpt. George Horning & Lt. Milton Anderson - 61FS - 29/11/43. 295017 [censor no], WOR 262781.' On reverse: Associated Press and part-obscured US Army Censor [Stamps].
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 27th Air Transport Group 56th Fighter Group 310th Ferry Squadron 61st Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 20927571 / O-661175
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Lieutenant colonel Francis S. Gabreski of the 56th Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-47 Thunderbolt Handwritten on slide:"Gabreski K2170 Reversed Boxted 1944"
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 61st Fighter Squadron Headquarters (56th Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-406131
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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Added new aircraft and connection from :
- "The Mighty Eighth" by Roger A. Freeman
- Little Friends at http://www.littlefriends.co.uk/search.php?searchString=gabreski&Submit=…