FRE 2607

IMAGE
First Lieutenant Walt Sharbo of the 56th Fighter Group in cockpit of a P-47 Thunderbolt (LM-C, serial number 44-21237) nicknamed "Dakota Kid" in flight, 1944. caption on image: "1Lt Walt Sharbo, 62nd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group, 8th Air Force, Flying "Dakota Kid", England 1944." Handwritten caption on reverse: 'For memories, Walt Sharbo.' Second handwritten on reverse: '421237. LM-C.'
Download Image

By downloading this image, you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions

First Lieutenant Walt Sharbo of the 56th Fighter Group in cockpit of a P-47 Thunderbolt (LM-C, serial number 44-21237) nicknamed "Dakota Kid" in flight, 1944. caption on image: "1Lt Walt Sharbo, 62nd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group, 8th Air Force, Flying "Dakota Kid", England 1944." Handwritten caption on reverse: 'For memories, Walt Sharbo.' Second handwritten on reverse: '421237. LM-C.'

Connections

See how this entry relates to other items in the archive by exploring the connections below.

Units

Aircraft

A P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft of the 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten on slide:"Walter Sharbo 1 LMC Leo Battista"

44-21237

  • Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
  • Nicknames: Marion
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 62nd Fighter Squadron

Revisions

Date:
ContributorAAM
ChangesAAM ingest
Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection