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Capt Fred J. Christensen, [ Watertown, MA ] - 62nd Ftr Sq, 56th FG. Officially credited with 21.5 confirmed aerial victories. S/Sgt Carl Conner, [ French Creek, WV ] - crew chief.

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Captain Frederick J. Christensen, of the 56th Fighter Group with his P-47 Thunderbolt. Printed caption on reverse: 'AP 30306. Top Scoring U.S. Fighter Group. Captain Frederick J. Christensen of Watertown, Massachusetts, an ace in the "Zemke Wolf Pack," the top-scoring U.S. fighter group in England, has shot down 22 enemy planes, six of these on Independence Day, July 4, 1944. He is the holder of the Air Medal and three clusters, Distinguished Flying Cross with the four clusters and the Silver Star. The "Z

Frederick Joseph Christensen

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 62nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 11047421 / O-794920
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot
P-47 Thunderbolt pilot Captain Townsend S. Parsons and Crew Chief Sergeant Carl C. Conner of the 62nd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group at Boxted air base, late summer of 1944. They are standing on the wing of their P-47 Thunderbolt (LM-C, serial number 42-28806), named "Barbara Bee".

Carl C Conner

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 62nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 15069344
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Crew Chief

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42-26628

  • Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
  • Nicknames: Miss Fire / Rozzie Geth II
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 62nd Fighter Squadron

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