42-28981 Mike's Kite

media-46345.jpeg UPL 46345 P-47D-28-RA #42-28981 "Mike's Kite" Code: C4-M
365th FG - 388th FS - 9th AF

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Object Number - UPL 46345 - P-47D-28-RA #42-28981 "Mike's Kite" Code: C4-M 365th FG - 388th FS - 9th AF

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Colonel John R Murphy of the 365th Fighter Group, examines a whistle he made and attached to his P-47 Thunderbolt. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for publication 22 Nov 1944.' [stamp] and 'Sacred.' [stamp]. Printed caption on reverse: 'Ger. Incend Shell on P...47. Nov 22. NINTH AIR FORCE HEADQUARTERS SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE. Lieutenant Colonel John R Murphy, Minot N,D, a Ninth Air Force P-47 Thunderbolt fighter-bomber, examines the "screamer" whistle he devised from a German incendiary shell. When his unit

John Richard Murphy

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 365th Fighter Group 404th Fighter Group 388th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (365th Fighter Group) Headquarters (404th Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-24928
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot/Squadron Commander/Group Commander

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Chievres

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Chièvres Air Base

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https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1481213652058974&set=g.51149364207
http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_fighters/p47_4.html

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