Francis Gabreski (1919)

Korean War

Source Documents

Record	Events	Title	Source Website	Type	Created
Gabreski, 1956.jpg			Forces War Records	Image	Jan 2, 2014
Francis Gabreski in pilot suit.jpg			Forces War Records	Image	Jan 7, 2014
Gabreski.jpg			Forces War Records	Image	Jan 7, 2014
England, 1944. Bob Johnson (Second From Left, Standing) Poses With Other P-47 Pilots Of Famed 56Th Fighter Group. Standing, From Left: Lt. Colonel Francis S. Gabreski, Johnson, Capt. Walker M. 'Bud' Mahurin, Colonel Robert B. Landry; Seated, Capt. Walte - Page 1		US, WWII US Air Force Photos	Forces War Records	Image	Mar 13, 2008
ENGLAND-Lot of things happened to Francis S. Gabreski, Oil City, Pa., on 25 January 1944. Seen here steping out of his 8th Air force Thunderbolt on that day, he scored his 11th victory, reached a birthday, and was promoted to Lt. Colonel. The flier - Page 1		US, WWII US Air Force Photos	Forces War Records	Image	Mar 13, 2008
Lt. Colonel Francis E. Gabreski Equipped With Full Flying Gear, Gets Ready To Climb Into His Republic P-47 Thunderbolt Prior To Take-Off On A Mission. England, 1944. - Page 7		US, WWII US Air Force Photos	Forces War Records	Image	Mar 13, 2008
During A Moment Of Relaxation In The Squadron Pilot'S Ready Room, Lt. Colonel Francis S. Gabreski (Right) Enjoys A Cup Of Coffee With Lt. Oscar E. Collins, An Old Friend And Basketball Coach From Oil City, Penn., (Left) Reunited For The First Time In Four - Page 1		US, WWII US Air Force Photos	Forces War Records	Image	Feb 9, 2008
Lt. Colonel Francis S. Gabreski, Just Returning From Another Flight Over Enemy Territory In His Republic P-47 'Thunderbolt', Is Greeted By Swarms Of Faithful Ground Crewmen Who Are Eager To Learn The Details Of His Latest Exploit. On The Wing, Left To Ri - Page 1		US, WWII US Air Force Photos	Forces War Records	Image	Jan 17, 2008
Lt. Colonel Francis E. Gabreski, Tied For American Fighter Record With 27 Kills To His Credit, Kneels Before Catholic Chaplain John Mcgettigan Of Philadelphia, Penn., As He Receives Holy Communion Immediately After Briefing Prior To Take-Off On A Mission - Page 3		US, WWII US Air Force Photos	Forces War Records	Image	Feb 9, 2008
Lt. Colonel Francis E. Gabreski Taxis His Republic P-47 'Thunderbolt' Out To The Runway For A Bomber Escort And Strafing Mission. England, 4 July 1944. - Page 5		US, WWII US Air Force Photos	Forces War Records	Image	Mar 13, 2008
Close-Up Of Lt. Colonel Francis (Gabby) Gabreski, 25, Of Oil City, Pa., Who Shot Down 27 German Aircraft To Tie [The]All-American Record. In Addition To His Other Duties, He Is Commanding Officer Of His Squadron. - Page 1		US, WWII US Air Force Photos	Forces War Records	Image	Apr 12, 2008
Lt. Colonel Francis E. Gabreski Tests His Oxygen Mask Before Take-Off On A Bomber Escort Mission. England, 4 July 1944. - Page 3		US, WWII US Air Force Photos	Forces War Records	Image	Mar 13, 2008
Lt. Col. Francis S. Gabreski, U.S. 8th AAF Fighter Pilot from Oil City, Pa. - Page 1		US, WWII US Air Force Photos	Forces War Records	Image	Mar 13, 2008
Lt. Col. Francis S. Gabreski, Leading Ace Of The 8Th Air Force. P-47 Pilot. England. - Page 1		US, WWII US Air Force Photos	Forces War Records	Image	Dec 31, 2008
Lt. Colonel Francis S. Gabreski And 1St Lt. Oscar E. Collins, A Special Service Officer Of The 9Th Air Force And Former Basketball Coach Of Colonel Gabreski, Engage In A Friendly Game Of Chess And Talk Over Old Times. England, 4 July 1944. - Page 1		US, WWII US Air Force Photos	Forces War Records	Image	Feb 9, 2008
Lt. Colonel Francis E. Gabreski, 8Th Fighter Command Republic P-47 'Thunderbolt' Pilot From Oil City, Penn., Shot Down His 28Th German Plane Over France On 5 July 1944 To Become High Scoring Man Eclipsing All U.S. Previous Records. Colonel Gabreski Is A - Page 9		US, WWII US Air Force Photos	Forces War Records	Image	Mar 13, 2008
Lt. Colonel Francis S. Gabreski Chats With His Loyal Ground Men Who Keep His Republic P-47 Thunderbolt Mechanically Perfect. They Are, Left To Right: Crew Chief S/Sgt. Ralph H. Safford Of Ionia, Michigan; Colonel Gabreski; And Cpl. Felix Schacki Of Gary, - Page 1		US, WWII US Air Force Photos	Forces War Records	Image	Mar 13, 2008
General Wladyslaw Sikorski Of The Polish Army Presents The Polish Cross Of Gallantry To Capt. Francis S. Gabreski Of Oil City, Penn. Capt. Gabreski, An American Officer Of Polish Descent, Served Part Of The Time With The Polish Air Force. London, Englan - Page 1		US, WWII US Air Force Photos	Forces War Records	Image	Jan 16, 2008
Col. Gabreski poses with his ground crew for a picture just after returning from a mission over France. The Col. Is commanding officer of his squadron, is the leading Ace of the USAAF with 28 German planes to his credit. He hold the Air Medal with 3 - Page 1		US, WWII US Air Force Photos	Forces War Records	Image	Mar 13, 2008
Lt. Col. Francis S. Gabreski, U.S. Fighter Pilot, and crew: (left to right) Cpl. Felix Schacki, Gary, Ind., ass't crew chief, Col. Gabreski, and S/Sgt. Ralph H. Safofrd, Ionia, Mich. - Page 3		US, WWII US Air Force Photos	Forces War Records	Image	Mar 13, 2008
Armament Men Must Exercise Extreme Caution In Loading .50 Cal. Machine Guns Of Plane. Extreme Caution Must Be Exercised In Loading .50 Cal. Machine Guns Of A P-47 Fighter. It May Mean The Life Of The Pilot Or Another Victory. These Men Are Experts As You - Page 1		US, WWII US Air Force Photos	Forces War Records	Image	Dec 31, 2008
[None Entered] - Page 128		US, WWII US Air Force Photos	Forces War Records	Image	Apr 8, 2008
[None Entered] - Page 8		US, WWII US Air Force Photos	Forces War Records	Image	Apr 13, 2008
[Illegible] - Page 277		US, Missing Air Crew Reports (MACRs), WWII, 1942-1947	Forces War Records	Image	Nov 29, 2007
42-74752 - Page 2		US, Missing Air Crew Reports (MACRs), WWII, 1942-1947	Forces War Records	Image	Nov 29, 2007
42-51631 - Page 18		US, Missing Air Crew Reports (MACRs), WWII, 1942-1947	Forces War Records	Image	Nov 29, 2007
42-100352 - Page 8		US, Missing Air Crew Reports (MACRs), WWII, 1942-1947	Forces War Records	Image	Nov 28, 2007
Headstone.jpg			Forces War Records	Image	Jan 7, 2014
Grabeski_Whisner.png			Forces War Records	Image	Jan 21, 2017
Francis Gabreski (1919)	Birth, Death, Discharge, Enlistment, Military Service, Other, People	US, Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010	Forces War Records	Index Record	Jun 1, 2013
Francis S Gabreski			Forces War Records	Memorial	Nov 27, 2008

Source URLs

URL	Events	Description
Gabby Gabreski - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Francis S. 'Gabby' Gabreski - Biography of Polish-American Ace in WW2 and Korea
Col Francis S. "Gabby" Gabreski (1919 - 2002) - Find A Grave Memorial
National Aviation Hall of Fame
Military Hall of Honor \| Your online source to identify and honor every man and woman, dead or alive, that has honorably served, or is serving, in the US Armed Forces from 1775 to present. \| MilitaryHallofHonor.com
Valor awards for Francis Stanley Gabreski
http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Portals/7/documents/education/teacherresourcekorean_war.pdf

Other Sources

Source	Events
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=6521925	Death
http://acepilots.com/usaaf_gabby.html	Military Service
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabby_Gabreski	Birth, Burial, Death, Marriage, Military Service, Other, People