UPL 29470
IMAGE"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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Units
- 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: 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