2nd Scouting Force

Squadron
Lieutenant-Colonel John A. Brooks III of the 2nd Scouting Force takes eye drops in the cockpit of his P-51 Mustang (YF-X, serial number 44-14309) nicknamed "Calamity Jane (Punkin)". Written on slide casing: 'John A Brooks III, 1945. Taking eye drops.' media-388329.jpg FRE 6062 Lieutenant-Colonel John A. Brooks III of the 2nd Scouting Force takes eye drops in the cockpit of his P-51 Mustang (YF-X, serial number 44-14309) nicknamed "Calamity Jane (Punkin)". Written on slide casing: 'John A Brooks III, 1945. Taking eye drops.' Roger Freeman Collection

Associated to John A Brooks III based on information in the Biography section of his page.

Object Number - FRE 6062 - Lieutenant-Colonel John A. Brooks III of the 2nd Scouting Force takes eye drops in the cockpit of his P-51 Mustang (YF-X, serial number 44-14309)...

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People

George D Rossman

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 479th Fighter Group 2nd Scouting Force 435th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-831477
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
First Lieutenant Ray L. Shewfelt of the 2nd Scouting Force, in the cockpit of his P-51 Mustang. Handwritten caption on reverse: '1/Lt. Ray L. Shewfelt, 2nd Scouting Force.'

Ray L Shewfelt

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 355th Fighter Group 479th Fighter Group 2nd Scouting Force 435th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-822290
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Kirby Eugene Dow Smith

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 355th Fighter Group 2nd Scouting Force 354th Fighter Squadron 358th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 13067104 / O-797734
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot

James B Stauder

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 2nd Scouting Force 578th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-350317
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Robert G Thach

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 355th Fighter Group 453rd Bomb Group 2nd Scouting Force 357th Fighter Squadron 735th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-424760
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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