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Lieutenant-Colonel Hubert Zemke of the 56th Fighter Group with Colonel Robert Landry, March 1943. Passed for publication 11 Mar 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'STE) The "Thunderbolt". The new American Fighter P-47, known as the 'Thunderbolt' is designed as a high-altitude fast fighter now in quantity production for the U.S. Army Air Force. Photo shows:- Lt. Col. Hubert Zemke talking to Col. Robert Landry in uniform. Ref. Number: Y-10374. Topical Press.' On reverse: Topical Press, Not To Be Released Before, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 56th Fighter Group Headquarters (493rd Bomb Group) Headquarters (56th Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-18868
  • Highest Rank: Major General
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot / Group Commander
Colonel Hubert Zemke of the 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'First Lieutenant Hub Zemke, US Army Air Corps, 8th Pursuit Group, Mitchel Field, Long Island, New York. Taken just before dispersal to England as an Observer to the Royal Air Force.'
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 479th Fighter Group 56th Fighter Group Headquarters (479th Fighter Group) Headquarters (56th Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-022353
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot / Commander

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection