FRE 9994
IMAGEA drawing of Colonel Chesley Peterson of the 4th Fighter Group. Hubert Zemke (56th Fighter Group) has handwritten on the reverse: 'Chesley Peterson, 2nd Co of the 4th Fitr Group at Debden. A col at age 22 years. Personally I held a lot of respect for "Pete" and was one of the few Flying Officers that Zemke hadl in high respect in the 8th Fighter Command. Had a very pleasing personality- could fly with the best, spoke convincinlgy with ease and had a maturity far beyond his years. It was a real set back for me when he was taken from combat flying Now a MG (retired), Utah.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 334th Fighter Squadron No 71 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-9983A
- Highest Rank: Major General
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot/Group Commander
Locations
- Site type: Airfield