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    This is an informational poster titled 'Air Commandos rise from secret WWII mission' detailing the origins of the U.S. Air Commandos during World War II. It describes how General Henry 'Hap' Arnold hand-picked Lt. Col Philip Cochran and Lt. Col John Alison to lead a composite aerial task force that conducted secret missions in the China-Burma-India theater in 1944. The poster highlights Operation THURSDAY and the unit's legacy, which continues through the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command at Hurlburt Field, Florida.

    TAMPA, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

    02.19.2015

    Photo by Master Sgt. Timothy Lawn 

    U.S. Special Operations Command

    In February 1944, Lt. Col Cochran and a handful of pilots manned their P-51A Mustang fighters, embarking on a daring secret mission and making aviation history. That mission’s legacy still lives in today’s Air Commandos.

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    Date Taken: 02.19.2015
    Date Posted: 02.19.2015 07:26
    Photo ID: 1775744
    VIRIN: 150218-A-WQ129-001
    Resolution: 742x960
    Size: 173.88 KB
    Location: TAMPA, FLORIDA, US
    Web Views: 61
    Downloads: 12

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    This is an informational poster titled 'Air Commandos rise from secret WWII mission' detailing the origins of the U.S. Air Commandos during World War II. It describes how General Henry 'Hap' Arnold hand-picked Lt. Col Philip Cochran and Lt. Col John Alison to lead a composite aerial task force that conducted secret missions in the China-Burma-India theater in 1944. The poster highlights Operation THURSDAY and the unit's legacy, which continues through the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command at Hurlburt Field, Florida.
    The image depicts a military-style insignia or patch featuring a cartoon winged donkey (mule) as the central mascot. The design includes the number '13' prominently displayed in the background, rendered in a dark navy blue shield-like shape with a pink circular element. This style is consistent with WWII-era U.S. military squadron or unit patches.
    This is a pencil/ink sketch portrait rendered in olive-green tones depicting a smiling male figure in a U.S. military uniform. The subject wears a peaked officer's cap with an eagle insignia and a dress uniform with visible 'U.S.' collar insignia and service ribbons. The artwork appears to be a commemorative or illustrative military portrait.
    A pencil sketch of a World War II-era American fighter aircraft, consistent with a P-51 Mustang design. The aircraft features nose art with shark teeth markings and cursive text reading 'Miss Virginia' on the fuselage. The drawing includes a US Army Air Forces star insignia, tail number '13', and invasion stripes, rendered in a loose but detailed hand-drawn style.

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