File:Ardsley Airman Wins DFC - George J. Eckel (VF-18).jpg
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Fighting Squadron 18 pilot George Eckel pinned with the Distinguished Flying Cross for shooting down two Japanese bombers in September 1944
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English: Photo caption on back of image: "Ardsley Airman Wins DFC — Lt. (jg) George J. Eckel, son of Fred G. Eckel, 719 Monroe Ave., Ardsley, is shown above (right) receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross from Capt. Herbert E. Regan, commanding officers of the Jacksonville, Fla. Naval Air Station. Lt. Eckel won his DFC for shooting down two Japanese "Betty" bombers and sharing credit for a third during an aerial battle in the western Pacific last September. He is not receiving a specialized course of instruction at the Jacksonville base. (Official U.S. Navy Photo)
15Mar45 Public Relations Office U.S. Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla." |
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| Source | Historical Society of Pennsylvania Record Photo Morgue |
| Author | US Navy |
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