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Flight Leaders of the 38th Fighter Squadron, based at Nuthampstead, England, gather for an informal briefing by Major Milton Joel of Richmond, Virginia, just before a mission over enemy territory. L to R: 1st Lt James Hancock [Sebring, Fla], 1st Lt Gerald Leinweber [Houston TX], 1st Lt Joseph Meyers [Canton OH], 1st Lt Jerry Ayers [Shelbeyville TN]. NARA Ref 342-FH-3A14144-79829AC.

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Jerry H Ayers

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 55th Fighter Group 38th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 14063544 / O-659441
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

James H Hancock

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 55th Fighter Group 38th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-659122
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Milton Joel

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 55th Fighter Group 38th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-416308
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Commanding Officer 55FG/38FS Pilot
Pilots and crew of the 55th Fighter Group, stand with J. Frank Dobie, a well-known Texan writer, in front of P-38J Lightning named "Texas Ranger" at Nuthampstead air base. Left to right they are: Captain Gerald F. Leinweber, J. Frank Dobie, Lieutenant-Colonel Jack S. Jenkins, Major Dallas W. Webb and Technical Sergeant Carl R. Causey.

Gerald F Leinweber

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 55th Fighter Group 38th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-659473
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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