42-8492 The Falcon
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Object Number - UPL 7591 - P-47D-5-RE 42-8492 of 359th Fighter Squadron, 356th Fighter Group coded OC-A and named "The Falcon" of Lt. William W "Wally" Cotter.
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![Ground crew of the 356th Fighter Group congratulate the pilot of a P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "Zombie" at Martlesham Heath air base. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'ZOMBIE yellow, black outline. [illegible text] black white common practice of 361st FS.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-377162.jpg.webp?itok=Cj8CR9kY)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 356th Fighter Group 359th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 13054782 / O-796663
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
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- Site type: Airfield