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UPL 14993

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1943 - unknown crew chief and his assistant beside Major Leroy Gover's P-47 Thunderbolt, VF-G, Serial No. 42-74688.

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Units

336th Fighter Squadron

Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Type Category: Fighter

Thunderbolt pilots of the 4th Fighter Group in the briefing room at Debden. The 4th Fighter Group flew P-47 Thunderbolts on missions between March 1943 and February 1944. In the centre of the image, looking straight at the camera is James A. Goodson. On the far right of the shot, wearing a garrison cap, is Lieutenant Paul S. Riley. The two men at the front of the shot, sitting on wicker chairs, are, left to right Lieutenant James A. Clark and Lieutenant Spiros S. Pisanos. Printed caption attached to print

4th Fighter Group

Unit Hierarchy: Group
Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Type Category: Fighter

People

LeRoy Gover

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 4th Fighter Group 336th Fighter Squadron No 133 'Eagle' Squadron
Service Numbers: O-885168
Highest Rank: Colonel
Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

A P-47 Thunderbolt (VF-G, serial number 42-74688) of the 336th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group, flown by Lee Gover. Handwritten caption on reverse: '4 FG.'

42-74688

Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
Nicknames: Miss San Carlos
Unit: 4th Fighter Group 336th Fighter Squadron

Locations

Debden

Site type: Airfield

Revisions

Date: 12 Apr 2015 20:23:14

Contributorapollo11

ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations, person associations, place associations and aircraft associations

Sources

Personal research & 'The Debden Eagles' by Garry L. Fry.