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media-13052.jpeg UPL 13052 Col. Glenn E Duncan named his first P-47 "Winged Death" but was ordered to change it by the higher brass, so he sarcastically renamed it "Dove of Peace". He had a series of planes carrying the name: "Dove of Peace IV" P-47D-5-RE Thunderbolt (s/n 42-8634)
"Dove of Peace V" P-47D-2-RE Thunderbolt (s/n 42-7988), "Dove of Peace VI" P-47D-21-RE Thunderbolt (s/n 42-25506)
"Dove of Peace VII" P-47D-22-RE Thunderbolt (s/n 42-25971), "Dove of Peace VIII" P-51D-25-NA Mustang (s/n 44-73060).

Object Number - UPL 13052 - Col. Glenn E Duncan named his first P-47 "Winged Death" but was ordered to change it by the higher brass, so he sarcastically renamed it "Dove of...

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 350th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (353rd Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-398671
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Commanding Officer of 353rd

Events

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Other

Failed to Return (FTR)

Germany 7 July 1944

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Sources

MACR 6696 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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