FRE 2675
IMAGELieutenant-Colonel Hubert Zemke, commanding officer of the 56th Fighter Group with his P-47 Thunderbolt,26 April 1943. Passed for publication 27 Apr 1943, but not released until 10 May 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Zemke.' Printed caption on reverse: 'The "Thunderbolt" In Britain - And The Men Who Fly It. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Lt.-Col. Hubert Zemke, Missola, Montana, poses before a "Thunderbolt", [the] latest American fighter plane to arrive in this country. WOR 256843/4. 26-4-43-Y.' On reverse: Associated Press, Not To Be Published , Not To Be Published Until, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].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: 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