42-74622 Wicked Wacker Weegie
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UPL 24469
P-47D 43-25555 HV-U_. Shadow on nose is from the photo-ship, and flying wing is Lt. Robert J Rankin’s 42-74622 HV-H “Wicked Wacker Weegie”. 61st Fighter Squadron 56th Fighter Group..
Corrected typo in serial number of 42-74622 (from 42-74662)
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Units served with
- 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: 56th Fighter Group 61st Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 15070171 at enlistment, then O-667814
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 56th Fighter Group 61st Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-743089 / 9996A
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Holton
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
France | 20 March 1944 |