FRE 2681
IMAGECaptain Fred Christensen of the 56th Fighter Group, with his P-47 Thunderbolt, 17 July 1944. Passed for publication 17 Jul 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'Top Scoring U.S. Fighter Group. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Capt. Fred Christensen of 11 Wilmot Street, Watertown, Mass., one of Zempke's[sic] leading pilots. He has shot down 22. On Independ[ence] Day he shot down six. GLE 269800. 17-7-44.' On reverse: Associated Press, SHAEF Field Press Censor 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: 56th Fighter Group 62nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 11047421 / O-794920
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot