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44-72146 Little Joe

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Units

People

Anthony A. Palopoli
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 78th Fighter Group 83rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-716221
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

44-72146 Little Joe
  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Nicknames: Little Joe
  • Unit: 78th Fighter Group 83rd Fighter Squadron

Locations

Line up of P-47 Thunderbolts of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, at Duxford air base. September 1944. Printed caption on reverse of print: '55432 AC - War Birds Home To Rest - Republic P-47 Thunderbolts lined up on an 8th Air Force field in England after a daylight sweep over Germany. Crews have finished inspections and refueling.'
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: "Duckpond"

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Photos from Duxford eagles 78th fg facebook group, supplied by daughter of the pilot Anthony Palopoli. 

 

Used with permission.