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Republic P-47 Thunderbolt top aces
Good evening Gentlemen,
I've compiled a top ten ace list for the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt. Not suprisingly, most top ten scorers come from the 56. Fighter Group:
rank/ace/kills in P-47/unit
1. Francis Gabreski 28 - 56. Fighter Group
2. Robert Johnson 27 - 56. Fighter Group
3. David Schilling 22,5 - 56. Fighter Group
4. Neel Kearby 22 – 348. Fighter Group (10 while not assigned to a combat unit)
5. Fred Christensen 21,5 - 56. Fighter Group
6. Walker Mahurin 19,75 - 56. Fighter Group
7. Glenn Duncan 19,5 - 353.Fighter Group
8. Walter Beckham 18 - 353.Fighter Group
9. Gerald Walter Johnson 16,5 - 56. Fighter Group (1 in 356. Fighter Group)
10. Hubert Zemke 15,25 - 56. Fighter Group
Have a nice weekend,
Michael
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