44-21109 Sue
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UPL 22621
Lt Herbert J "Tex" Edwards of Austin, Texas in his assigned P-47M 44-21109 HV-K “Sue”. Photograph taken and signed by Lt Ernest H Treff, also of 61st Fighter Squadron as he flew in formation with Lt. Edwards.
Reworded caption to make it clearer that Lt. Treff was not associated with 44-21109 other than taking the photograph. Information via Lt. Ernie Treff.
Assigned to 61FS, 56FG, 8AF USAAF.
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Units served with
- 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: 56th Fighter Group 61st Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 13171576 / O-831323
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 56th Fighter Group 61st Fighter Squadron 62nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-2005734 / T-002679
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Boxted, Colchester, UK | 25 June 1945 | Take Off Accident Boxted/Sta 150 Cat 3 damage, pilot Lt John W Allsip Jr, 25-Jun-45. 61FS 56FG 8AF. |
Manufactured |
Built at Republic. | ||
Delivered |
Delivered to USAAF. | ||
Assigned |
Boxted, Colchester, UK | Assigned to 61FS, 56FG, 8AF USAAF. |
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