Late model P-47Ds of 61st Fighter Squadron. Lead flight consists of Lt. Col. Gabreski’s HV-A in the lead with Maj. Les Smith’s HV-Z_ “Silver Lady” in the number two slot. Second element is led by HV-M, most likely Maj. Mike Gladych’s “Pengie IV” with HV-G in the number four slot. Second four are from nearest the camera - back, HV-Z; HV-H; HV-P and HV-N. Final four are, in the same order, HV-L; HV-R; HV-C and HV-J(rudeerude)

61st FS,56th FG in flight

Crew-chief S/Sgt. Claude Canada poses with Capt. Lucius G. LaCroix's P-51D "Li'l Bunyep", 44-15275, on the line at airdrome A-64, St. Dizier, France with Japanese and German victory markings on the canopy frame. Capt. LaCroix had previously flown P-40s with the 5th Air Force in the Pacific(rudeerude)

374th FS airfield

P-47Ds of 61st Fighter Squadron. 42-22744 HV-I "El Shaf-Toe"; 43-25555 HV-U_; 42-75508 HV-S "Pistol Packin' Mama" on cowl "The Cotton Chopper" under cockpit.(rudeerude)