Colonel Laughlin in the Cockpit of his Final P-47

Colonel Laughlin in the Cockpit of his Final P-47

Colonel Laughlin prepares for takeoff in his P-47, Five by Five

This rare color photo of Colonel Laughlin was taken by a special group of the Army Air Corps. Tasked with getting color photos and footage of P-47 pilots in the Ninth Air Force, they made sure to get shots of the Group Commander. Here, Colonel Laughlin untangles his helmet and goggles, cigar in mouth. You can see the three Nazi flags and battleship insignia displayed prominently on his aircraft.

United States Army Air Corps

National Museum of the United States Air Force - Research Division

United States Air Force

1945