44-21237 Marion

A P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft of the 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten on slide:"Walter Sharbo 1 LMC Leo Battista" media-388439.jpg FRE 5580 P-47M serial 44-21237 assigned to 2lLT Walter J. Sharbo of the 62nd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group. Roger Freeman Collection

BEWARE THE THUNDERBOLT by David McLaren.

Object Number - FRE 5580 - P-47M serial 44-21237 assigned to 2lLT Walter J. Sharbo of the 62nd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group.

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Walter J Sharbo

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Civilian
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 62nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: T-125496
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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Listed under 56th FG at Little Friends website http://www.littlefriends.co.uk/search.php?searchString=marion&Submit=Se…

44-21237: Gallery (3 items)

First Lieutenant Walt Sharbo of the 56th Fighter Group in cockpit of a P-47 Thunderbolt (LM-C, serial number 44-21237) nicknamed "Dakota Kid" in flight, 1944. caption on image: "1Lt Walt Sharbo, 62nd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group, 8th Air Force, Flying "Dakota Kid", England 1944." Handwritten caption on reverse: 'For memories, Walt Sharbo.' Second handwritten on reverse: '421237. LM-C.'

Object number: FRE 2607 - First Lieutenant Walt Sharbo of the 56th Fighter...

A P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft named "MARION" of the 56th Fighter Group in flight. Handwritten on slide:"Lt Walter Sharbo 2 Leo Battista photo"

Object number: FRE 5548 - A P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft named "MARION" of the...

A P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft of the 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten on slide:"Walter Sharbo 1 LMC Leo Battista"

Object number: FRE 5580 - P-47M serial 44-21237 assigned to 2lLT Walter J...