FRE 2630
IMAGELieutenant R.M. Stultz, of the 56th Fighter Group with his P-47 Thunderbolt, 11 March 1943. Passed for publication 11 Mar 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'U.S. "Thunderbolt" Comes To Britain - America's New Fighter 'Plane. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Hailing Victory! Well, at any rate, Lt. R.M. Stultz of Wapakaneta, Ohio, is seated on the cowling between the powerful "V" made by the four-bladed propeller of the new "Thunderbolt". TET 255706, TET 255707. 11-3-43-T.' On reverse: Associated Press, Not To Be Released Before, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 56th Fighter Group 62nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-661393
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot