Erwin B. Lawrence in Italy
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Title |
Erwin B. Lawrence in Italy |
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Subject |
Lawrence, Erwin B.; Fighter pilots; Mustang (Fighter planes); United States Army Air Forces 99th Pursuit Squadron; United States Army Air Forces 99th Fighter Squadron; Tuskegee Airmen; World War, 1939-1945--Aerial operations, American; World War, 1939-1945--Participation, African American; Italy; Photographs |
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Description |
Black and white photograph of pilot Erwin B. Lawrence in the cockpit of a P-51C Mustang. Lawrence became the commanding officer of the 99th Fighter Squadron after George Roberts. Lawrence was killed in a strafing mission over Rome on October 4, 1944. The photo is inscribed: "To Bill from his old lady. We've had some swell times together. Erwin B. Lawrence." |
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Creator |
William R. Thompson |
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Publisher |
Champaign, Ill. : Illinois Heartland Library System |
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Contributors |
Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill. ; Mark Hanson, Curator |
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Date |
Before October, 1944 |
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Type |
Image |
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Format |
JPEG |
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Identifier |
2007-1-401 |
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Coverage |
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