FRE 233
IMAGEPilots of the 61st Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group stand as a group beside their P-47 Thunderbolts at Horsham air base in late March 1943. Left to right the pilots are: Captain Donald D. Renwick, Lieutenant Norman E. Brooks and Captain Francis S. Gabreski. Passed for publication 10 May 1943. Printed caption attached to print: 'The "Thunderbolt" in Britain - and the men who fly it. Associated Press photo shows: Three U.S. pilots who are now flying "Thunderbolts" newest American fighter plane to arrive in Britain. From left: Capt. W.W. Renwick, Lt. N. E. Brooks and Capt. F.S. Gabreski.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 56th Fighter Group 61st Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-661183
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- 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
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 495th Fighter Training Group 56th Fighter Group 61st Fighter Squadron Headquarters (56th Fighter Group)
- Service Numbers: 15018988 / O-432208
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot