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Fighter1St Lt. Virgil K. Meroney Of Pine Bluff, Ark., Steps Out Of His Republic P-47 At An Air Base In England, With Five Fingers Raised, Indicating He Has Just Knocked Out An Me 109, His Fifth Victory In Less Than Two Months.

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:
Crews
Sub Category:
Fighter
Short Caption:
1St Lt. Virgil K. Me...
Caption:
1St Lt. Virgil K. Meroney Of Pine Bluff, Ark., Steps Out Of His Republic P-47 At An Air Base In England, With Five Fingers Raised, Indicating He Has Just Knocked Out An Me 109, His Fifth Victory In Less Than Two Months.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ENGLAND, CREWS,FIGHTER
History:
Original 4" x 5" negative received from Air Force Public Relations (date & source unknown).
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A12411A-73648AC
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.

Source Information

Forces War Records, US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II (https://au.forceswarrecords.com/document/48254681/1st-lt-virgil-k-meroney-of-pine-bluff-ark-steps-out-of-his-republic-p-47-at-an-air-base-in-england-w : accessed 11 Oct 2024), database and images,

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 Forces War Records
27 November 2007
Last Updated
31 December 2008