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Lieutenant-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 WOR 256843/4. 26-4-43-Y.' On reverse: Associated Press, Not To Be Published , Not To Be Published Until, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

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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