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Major Wilbur Watson and Major Horace C. Craig of the 56th Fighter Group, enjoy a chat in the Officer's Mess at Halesworth. Handwritten caption on reverse: '2-17. Two right-hand-men of the 56th in the Officer's Mess Halesworth. Major Wilbur Watson was formerly an enlisted man who became an officer. This man knew the ways of the military and servicemen. Major Horace C. Craig - Ops Officer 62nd Fighter Sq. Major D.C. Schilling's right-hand-man in all flight training and operations. # Took over the 62nd when Schilling became the 56th Flying Exec.'

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 Horace "Poppy" Craig of the 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Horace "Poppy" Craig.'
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 62nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 15019026 / O-432183
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Major Wilbur Watson and Major Horace C. Craig of the 56th Fighter Group, enjoy a chat in the Officer's Mess at Halesworth. Handwritten caption on reverse: '2-17. Two right-hand-men of the 56th in the Officer's Mess Halesworth. Major Wilbur Watson was formerly an enlisted man who became an officer. This man knew the ways of the military and servicemen. Major Horace C. Craig - Ops Officer 62nd Fighter Sq. Major D.C. Schilling's right-hand-man in all flight training and operations. # Took over the 62nd when
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group Headquarters (56th Fighter Group)
  • Role/Job: Officer

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection