UPL 24034
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Capt John C Fitch, 15BS, 12AF walking away from the belly landing he made in an Me110E Oct-43 Italy. Fitch had been flying the captured fighter to train US air gunners, when he was hit and had to belly in. Fitch later flew P-51D's for 4th Fighter Group.
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![A bomber crew of the 301st Bomb Group with their A-20 Havoc after being awarded medals. From left to right, they are Sergeant B.B. Cunningham of Tupelo, Missouri; Sergeant R.L. Golay of Fredonia, Kansas; Second Lieutenant M. Dorton of Long Beach; and Major Charles C. Kegelman. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for Publication 11 Jul 1942.' [stamp], 'Not to be published until 12/7/42.' [stamp], 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], 'USA (NIR)CCC.' [written annotation] and '209807.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on rev](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-378782.jpg.webp?itok=FT8VDEz4)
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 15th Bomb Squadron 335th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12027636 / O-431272
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
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