42-26624 Old Smoothy
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UPL 26954
Lt Herbert L Boyle, [ Covington, KY ], 84th Fighter Squadron. P-47D 42-26624 WZ-J “Old Smoothy”.
Assigned to 84FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF. Personal aircraft of Lt Herbert L Boyle.
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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: 78th Fighter Group 84th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 15327106 / O-687227
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 84th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 19013888
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Crew Chief
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: "Duckpond"
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Manufactured |
Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA | Built at Republic. | |
Delivered |
LaGuardia Airport, Queens, NY 11371, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Duxford, Cambridge CB22 4QR, UK | Assigned to 84FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF. |
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