Lt. Richard E. Smith with P-38F Lightning 42-126?? Nose 26
Below the cockpit is a single Japanese flag indicating Smith's first aerial victory claim. On January 6, 1943 Smith claimed a Ki-43 Oscar near Gasmata. This photograph must have been taken on January 6, 1943 until March 2, 1943 when he made his next aerial victory claim. Credit: USAAF, 5th AF, 35th FG, 39th FS Date: circa January 6, 1943–March 3, 1943
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