UPL 29470

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"Just before he pulls out of his revetment for a combat mission over Germany, 1st Lt. Russell L. Burgher of Columbus, Ohio, a North American P-51 pilot gets the 'good luck' sign from his maintenance crew chief, S/Sgt. Roderick H. Wallace of Marie, Mich. at an airbase somewhere in England." NARA Ref 342-FH-3A09046-3A09046

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 78th Fighter Group 83rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 15126778 / O-704663
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 83rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 16025729
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Crew chief

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