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Colonel David Schilling, Commanding Officer of the 56th Fighter Group, with another officer. The insignia on the aircraft is that of the 4th Fighter Group. Handwritten on slide:"4FG insignia - not Schilling Schilling"
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Colonel David Schilling, Commanding Officer of the 56th Fighter Group, with another officer. The insignia on the aircraft is that of the 4th Fighter Group. Handwritten on slide:"4FG insignia - not Schilling Schilling"

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Lieutenant-Colonel David C. Schilling, an ace P-47 Thunderbolt pilot of the 56th Fighter Group, holds an adapted hand gun. Schilling was Commanding Officer of the 56th FG between 12 August 1944 and 27 January 1945.

David C Schilling

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 65th Fighter Wing 56th Fighter Group 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron 62nd Fighter Squadron 63rd Fighter Squadron Headquarters (56th Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-393204
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot; Commanding Officer; Assistant Director Intelligence

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection