42-75523 Duchess of Manhattan
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Object Number - UPL 38870 - Henry Lederer P47 Thunderbolt “ duchess of Manhattan”
P-47 42-75523 was flown by Henry Lederer of the 361st Fighter Group. It was nicknamed "Duchess of Manhattan" as 'Duchess' was Lederer's nickname for his wife, who came from Manhattan!
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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: 361st Fighter Group 374th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-678881
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant