56th Fighter Group Thunderbolt pilot Robert S. Johnson was one of the elite aces in the 8th Air Force, scoring an amazing 27 confirmed aerial victories, plus 3 damaged. His combat awards include the Distinguished Service Cross (now Air Force Cross), Silver Star, eight US Distinguished Flying Crosses (plus one RAF DFC), four Air Medals, and the Purple Heart.
Completed 2022
Private Collection
56th Fighter Group Thunderbolt pilot Robert S. Johnson was one of the elite aces in the 8th Air Force, scoring an amazing 27 confirmed aerial victories, plus 3 damaged. His combat awards include the Distinguished Service Cross (now Air Force Cross), Silver Star, eight US Distinguished Flying Crosses (plus one RAF DFC), four Air Medals, and the Purple Heart.