WWII: Polish Air Force pilots serving in exchange with U.S. Army Air Force’s 61st Fighter Squadron. Flying the P-47 Thunderbolts, the squadron was led by Polish American Francis Gabreski (third from left), who would become the highest scoring flying ace over Europe with 28 aerial victories.

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  1. The last part about him being the highest scoring flying ace over Europe isn’t really accurate. He was only the highest AMERICAN ace over Europe.

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