UPL 7607
IMAGELt. Robert S Johnson [ Lawton, OK ] 61st Fighter Squadron. P-47C 41-6235 HV-P "Half Pint". Well known photo but worth looking at again as contrary to popular belief, this a/c was not written off but repaired and issued to the 9th AF's 36th FG where it was finally lost on 18 August 1944.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 56th Fighter Group 61st Fighter Squadron 62nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-661217
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
- Nicknames: Half Pint
- Unit: 36th Fighter Group 56th Fighter Group 61st Fighter Squadron