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Captain Walker "Bud" Mahurin of the 56th Fighter Group standing on the port wing of his P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft, conversing with its crew chief, Staff Sergeant John E. Barnes.The aircraft had been "bought" courtesy of war bonds purchased (to a value approximately equivalent to the cost of a fighter) by the citizens of Atlantic City, New Jersey. Consequently, the name painted on the aircraft was chosen by Atlantic City. Handwritten on slide:"Mahurin Halesworth/ on UN M"

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Captain Walker "Bud" Mahurin of the 56th Fighter Group standing on the port wing of his P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft, conversing with its crew chief, Staff Sergeant John E. Barnes.The aircraft had been "bought" courtesy of war bonds purchased (to a value approximately equivalent to the cost of a fighter) by the citizens of Atlantic City, New Jersey. Consequently, the name painted on the aircraft was chosen by Atlantic City. Handwritten on slide:"Mahurin Halesworth/ on UN M"
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 63rd Fighter Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Enlisted Man
Walker Mahurin, of the 63rd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group, in the cockpit of his P-47 Thunderbolt.
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 63rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 15081882 at enlistment, then O-659316
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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Captain Walker "Bud" Mahurin on his P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft (serial number 42-8487), speaking to the Crew Chief (Staff Sergeant John E. Barnes) of his P-47 Thunderbolt. Handwritten on slide:"Mahurin Halesworth 39 R. Freeman"
  • Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
  • Nicknames: Spirit of Atlantic City N.J.
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 63rd Fighter Squadron

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection