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The Original Nose Art of Colonel Joseph Laughlin's P-47, Five by Five
The cowl color of P-47s fresh from the factory was black. They did not require a new color until they were to enter combat. However, Colonel Laughlin…
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Planes and Weapons of WWII
These are planes that were utilized by the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. The focus will be on those planes that were flown by Colonel Laughlin or…
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Colonel Joseph Laughlin on Joining the Army Air Corps
Colonel Laughlin tells the story of "chance" and "luck" getting him into the Army Air Corps.
A Surrendered German Officer's Pistol and Memorandum of Presentation
The XIX Tactical Air Command (TAC) were very effective in their missions to bomb and disrupt the German lines, especially the P-47s in the 362nd…
The Former Quarters of the 362nd Fighter Group in Reims, France
Lodgings were not always glamorous for the 362nd Fighter Group. However, after Colonel Joseph Laughlin managed to "acquire" a chateau outside Reims,…