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ConsolidatedLt. Colonel Francis S. Gabreski And 1St Lt. Oscar E. Collins, A Special Service Officer Of The 9Th Air Force And Former Basketball Coach Of Colonel Gabreski, Engage In A Friendly Game Of Chess And Talk Over Old Times. England, 4 July 1944.

Publication:
US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II
Theater Number:
12
Theater:
Europe
Place:
England
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
Lt. Colonel Francis ...
Caption:
Lt. Colonel Francis S. Gabreski And 1St Lt. Oscar E. Collins, A Special Service Officer Of The 9Th Air Force And Former Basketball Coach Of Colonel Gabreski, Engage In A Friendly Game Of Chess And Talk Over Old Times. England, 4 July 1944.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ENGLAND,RECREATION
History:
Original 2" x 2" negative received 13 July 1944 from BPR.
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A14526-68269AC
Conflict Period:
World War II

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About US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

This series of photos documents an important era in US military aviation history, especially activities of the US Air Force during World War II.

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Publication Title
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
Total Records
88,912Complete: 100%
Content Source
The National Archives logoThe National Archives
Record Group
342
Published on Fold3
November 27, 2007
Last Updated
December 31, 2008