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John C Herbst

World War II · US Army · Lieutenant Colonel

Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
United States of America
Major Herbst with his North American P-51 "Tommy's Dad", showing victories. Kenchow Air Base, China. - Page 1LTC John C. Herbst in front of his P-51B serial 43-7060 "Tommy's Dad," whil
Major John C. Herbst, Ace of the 23rd Fighter Group, 14th AF, and his North American P-51, "Tommy's Dad". - Page 1MAJ John C. "Pappy" Herbst, commander of the 74th Ftr Sq, 23rd FG, in the c
445FS HERBST 052046.jpgAdded by: GmasherA crop from a larger image, Herbst with several congressman from the Military Affairs Committee, photographed at Washington National Airport on 20 May 1946. At the time Herbst was commander of the 445th Fighter Squadron, 412th FG (Jet) at March Field. He was there as part of Project COMET.