41-6630 Spokane Chief

A P-47 Thunderbolt (WZ-Z, serial number 41-6630) nicknamed "Spokane Chief" of the 78th Fighter Group, in flight. media-455982.jpg FRE 6367 A P-47 Thunderbolt (WZ-Z, serial number 41-6630) nicknamed "Spokane Chief" of the 78th Fighter Group, in flight. Roger Freeman Collection

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Object Number - FRE 6367 - A P-47 Thunderbolt (WZ-Z, serial number 41-6630) nicknamed "Spokane Chief" of the 78th Fighter Group, in flight.

Assigned to 84FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF. Named after Eugene P Roberts hometown, Spokane, Washington.

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Units served with

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 82nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-811926
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot, Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 364th Fighter Group 84th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (67th Fighter Wing)
  • Service Numbers: O-403830
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot/Group Commander
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 78th Fighter Group 84th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 15062408
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Crew chief
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 361st Fighter Group 376th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-754674
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

Places

Line up of P-47 Thunderbolts of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, at Duxford air base. September 1944. Printed caption on reverse of print: '55432 AC - War Birds Home To Rest - Republic P-47 Thunderbolts lined up on an 8th Air Force field in England after a daylight sweep over Germany. Crews have finished inspections and refueling.'
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: "Duckpond"

Events

Event Location Date Description

Assigned

Duxford, UK Assigned to 84FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF.

Manufactured

Farmingdale, LI, NY Built at Republic.

Revisions

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ContributorAl_Skiff
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ContributorPyker
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Corrected original statement concerning B&W checks.

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Corrected and updated aircraft details plus made connections.

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