FRE 2677
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Lieutenant R.S. Johnson of the 56th Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-47 Thunderbolt, 12 March 1944. Negative was reversed when the image was printed. Passed as censored 12 Mar 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'Mustang Pilots "Kill" 59 In 30 Days. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Lt. R.S. Johnson, of 1201 C Ave., Lawton, Okla., has destroyed 19 enemy planes with one probable and 6 damaged. He is the second leading fighter "Ace" in ETO. GLE 26/5891/2/3. 12-3-44-Y.' On reverse: Associated Press, 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
![Captain Robert "Bob" Johnson of the 56th Fighter Group. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 4 May 1944.' [stamp] and '318839.' [censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '"ACE" FIGHTER PILOT BOB JOHNSON. Capt Robert ("Bob") Johnson, a fighter pilot from 1201 C St, Lawton, Oklahoma, who is now stationed at a Thunderbolt station "somewhere in England", has twenty-five enemy planes to his credit, only one less than Capt Eddie Rickenbacker's last record. Johnson holds](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-456709.jpg.webp?itok=NsZCyGcc)
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 56th Fighter Group 61st Fighter Squadron 62nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-661217
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Revisions
P-47's vent window should be on the left side - as should Johnson's name tape on his jacket, rank insignia on his cap, etc...
Associated person through information in photograph caption.