41-6540 Skonk Hunter

media-6793.jpeg UPL 6793 Lieutenant William H Madole sits in the cockpit of "Skonk Hunter", his P-47C serial number 41-6540, coded HL-S of the 83rd Fighter Squadron while crew chief Staff Sergeant Deltner D Suess stands on the wing.

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Object Number - UPL 6793 - Lieutenant William H Madole sits in the cockpit of "Skonk Hunter", his P-47C serial number 41-6540, coded HL-S of the 83rd Fighter Squadron while...

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William H Madole

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 83rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-790473
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Deltner D Suess

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 83rd Fighter Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Crew Chief

Lawson Dorwin Whitlow

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 63rd Fighter Squadron
  • Role/Job: Radio and Service Technician

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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"

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