Francis Stanley Gabreski

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Close-Up Of Lt. Colonel Francis (Gabby) Gabreski, 25, Of Oil City, Pa., Who Shot Down 27 German Aircraft To Tie [The]All-American Record. In Addition To His Other Duties, He Is Commanding Officer Of His Squadron. - Page 1

Lt. Col. Francis S. Gabreski, U.S. Fighter Pilot, and crew: (left to right) Cpl. Felix Schacki, Gary, Ind., ass't crew chief, Col. Gabreski, and S/Sgt. Ralph H. Safofrd, Ionia, Mich. - Page 3

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Extreme caution must be exercised in loading the .50 caliber gun of a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt fighter. As it may mean the life of the pilot or another victory. These men are experts as you can see by the number of Jerries shot down by the pilot - Page 1

Armament Men Must Exercise Extreme Caution In Loading .50 Cal. Machine Guns Of Plane. Extreme Caution Must Be Exercised In Loading .50 Cal. Machine Guns Of A P-47 Fighter. It May Mean The Life Of The Pilot Or Another Victory. These Men Are Experts As You - Page 1

Lt. Col. Francis S. Gabreski, U.S. 8th AAF Fighter Pilot from Oil City, Pa. - Page 1

Lt. Col. Francis S. Gabreski, Leading Ace Of The 8Th Air Force. P-47 Pilot. England. - Page 1

Lt. Col. Francis S. Gabreski, Leading Ace Of The 8Th Air Force. P-47 Pilot. England. - Page 2

Lt. Colonel Francis E. Gabreski Tests His Oxygen Mask Before Take-Off On A Bomber Escort Mission. England, 4 July 1944. - Page 3

Lt. Col. Francis S. Gabreski, Leading Ace Of The 8Th Air Force. P-47 Pilot. England. - Page 3

Lt. Col. Francis S. Gabreski, Leading Ace Of The 8Th Air Force. P-47 Pilot. England. - Page 4

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. - Page 1

Lt. Colonel Francis E. Gabreski, 8Th Fighter Command Republic P-47 'Thunderbolt' Pilot From Oil City, Penn., Shot Down His 28Th German Plane Over France On 5 July 1944 To Become High Scoring Man Eclipsing All U.S. Previous Records. Colonel Gabreski Is A - Page 9

Lt. Colonel Francis S. Gabreski Chats With His Loyal Ground Men Who Keep His Republic P-47 Thunderbolt Mechanically Perfect. They Are, Left To Right: Crew Chief S/Sgt. Ralph H. Safford Of Ionia, Michigan; Colonel Gabreski; And Cpl. Felix Schacki Of Gary, - Page 1

Lt. Colonel Francis S. Gabreski, Just Returning From Another Flight Over Enemy Territory In His Republic P-47 'Thunderbolt', Is Greeted By Swarms Of Faithful Ground Crewmen Who Are Eager To Learn The Details Of His Latest Exploit. On The Wing, Left To Ri - Page 1

Lt. Colonel Francis E. Gabreski, Tied For American Fighter Record With 27 Kills To His Credit, Kneels Before Catholic Chaplain John Mcgettigan Of Philadelphia, Penn., As He Receives Holy Communion Immediately After Briefing Prior To Take-Off On A Mission - Page 3

General Wladyslaw Sikorski Of The Polish Army Presents The Polish Cross Of Gallantry To Capt. Francis S. Gabreski Of Oil City, Penn. Capt. Gabreski, An American Officer Of Polish Descent, Served Part Of The Time With The Polish Air Force. London, Englan - Page 1

England, 1944. Bob Johnson (Second From Left, Standing) Poses With Other P-47 Pilots Of Famed 56Th Fighter Group. Standing, From Left: Lt. Colonel Francis S. Gabreski, Johnson, Capt. Walker M. 'Bud' Mahurin, Colonel Robert B. Landry; Seated, Capt. Walte - Page 1

Lt. Colonel Francis E. Gabreski Equipped With Full Flying Gear, Gets Ready To Climb Into His Republic P-47 Thunderbolt Prior To Take-Off On A Mission. England, 1944. - Page 7

Lt. Colonel Francis E. Gabreski Taxis His Republic P-47 'Thunderbolt' Out To The Runway For A Bomber Escort And Strafing Mission. England, 4 July 1944. - Page 5

During A Moment Of Relaxation In The Squadron Pilot'S Ready Room, Lt. Colonel Francis S. Gabreski (Right) Enjoys A Cup Of Coffee With Lt. Oscar E. Collins, An Old Friend And Basketball Coach From Oil City, Penn., (Left) Reunited For The First Time In Four - Page 1

ENGLAND-Lot of things happened to Francis S. Gabreski, Oil City, Pa., on 25 January 1944. Seen here steping out of his 8th Air force Thunderbolt on that day, he scored his 11th victory, reached a birthday, and was promoted to Lt. Colonel. The flier - Page 1

Col. Gabreski poses with his ground crew for a picture just after returning from a mission over France. The Col. Is commanding officer of his squadron, is the leading Ace of the USAAF with 28 German planes to his credit. He hold the Air Medal with 3 - Page 1