42-28919 Florida Gator
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Object Number - FRE 468 - A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-28919) nicknamed "Florida Gator" of the 356th Fighter Group at Martlesham Heath.
Assigned to 360FS, 356FG, 8AF USAAF.
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![Ground crew of the 356th Fighter Group congratulate the pilot of a P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "Zombie" at Martlesham Heath air base. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'ZOMBIE yellow, black outline. [illegible text] black white common practice of 361st FS.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-377162.jpg.webp?itok=Cj8CR9kY)
- 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: 356th Fighter Group 360th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-818457
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Liège, Belgium | 23 November 1944 | Crash Landing Liege/A-93 Cat 4 damage Lt Joseph E Schultis, 23-Nov-44. P-47D 42-28919 - 326FRS 10ADG 9AF |
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Manufactured |
Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA | Built at Republic. | |
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Delivered |
LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Queens, NY 11371, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Martlesham Heath, Martlesham, Ipswich, UK | Assigned to 360FS, 356FG, 8AF USAAF. |
