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Lt Col Francis S. Gabreski (L) congratulates another World War II and Korean War ace, Maj. William T. Whisner (center). Lt. Col. George Jones (R), a MiG ace with 6.5 kills. (U.S. Air Force photo).

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Lieutenant colonel Francis S. Gabreski of the 56th Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-47 Thunderbolt Handwritten on slide:"Gabreski K2170 Reversed Boxted 1944"

Francis Stanley Gabreski

  • 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
Major William T. Whisner, who as a Captain was an ace pilot with the 487th Fighter Squadron, 352nd Fighter Group, during the Second World War. He stayed in the United States Army Air Force after the war ended and was subsequently promoted to rank of Major.

William Thomas Whisner

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 352nd Fighter Group 487th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 14065183 / O-798190 / 16324A / FR16324
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_T._Whisner_Jr.#/media/File:Korean…