42-76549 Nice Kitty / Dude

media-27281.jpeg UPL 27281 "1st Lt J E Brasher, Rfd #2, [ New Mexico ], of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, poses in the cockpit of his Republic P-47 'Nice Kitty' at 8th Air Force Station F-357, in Duxford, England. 3 April 1944". - 1st Lt Jerry E Brasher of the 82nd FS, 78th FG in the cockpit of his P-47D 42-76585 (coded MX-F). Officially credited with one confirmed aerial victory.

NARA Ref 342-FH-3A12404-72329AC.

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Object Number - UPL 27281 - "1st Lt J E Brasher, Rfd #2, [ New Mexico ], of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, poses in the cockpit of his Republic P-47 'Nice...

Assigned to 82FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF. Personal aircraft of Lt Gerald E Brasher. Reassigned to Lt Merle Capp.



Crew Chief - S/Sgt Dominic M Kolenic

Asst Crew Chief - Cpl Donald R Hink

Armourer - Cpl George S Mueller

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From left to right: Captain Walker L. Boone, Flight Officer Manuel S. Martinez and Flight Officer Gerry E. Brasher, pilots of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, sit on the bonnet of a jeep at Duxford air base. Passed for publication 28 October 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Thunderbolts - the "Guardian Angels" of Flying Fortresses. Here are pictures of Thunderbolts P-47s, the famous American fighter planes, which escort Flying Fortresses on their daylight missions over Occupied Europe. Pho

Gerald E Brasher

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 27th Air Transport Group 310th Ferry Squadron 82nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: T-060974
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

Merle Raymond Capp

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 78th Fighter Group 82nd Fighter Squadron 84th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-812750
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

Donald Richard Hink

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 78th Fighter Group 82nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 17033261
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Asst crew chief

Dominic Benedict Kolenic

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 78th Fighter Group 82nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 36159148
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Crew chief

George S Mueller

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 78th Fighter Group 82nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 33891714
  • Highest Rank: Corporal
  • Role/Job: Armourer

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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.'

Duxford

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: "Duckpond"

Events

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Manufactured

Republic, Farmingdale, NY Built at Republic.

Assigned

Duxford, UK Assigned to 82FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF.

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