41-6342 Saucy Shirley

Assigned to 62FS, 56FG, 8AF USAAF. Battle damaged 29-Jul-43. Transferred to 82FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF.

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People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 62nd Fighter Squadron Headquarters (56th Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: 14055596 / O-659269
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot

Places

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

Events

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Battle damaged

29 July 1943 Battle damaged 29-Jul-43.

Manufactured

Republic Aviation, Farmingdale, NY

Assigned

Boxted UK Assigned to 62FS, 56FG, 8AF USAAF.

Assigned

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

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