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Assigned to 359FS, 356FG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to 62FS, 56FG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to 509FS, 405FG, 9AF USAAF.
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![Ground crew of the 356th Fighter Group congratulate the pilot of a P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "Zombie" at Martlesham Heath air base. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'ZOMBIE yellow, black outline. [illegible text] black white common practice of 361st FS.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-377162.jpg.webp?itok=Cj8CR9kY)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 356th Fighter Group 359th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12054071 / O-797780
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
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Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Manufactured |
Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA | Built at Republic. | |
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Delivered |
LaGuardia Airport, Queens, NY 11371, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Boxted, Colchester, UK | Assigned to 359FS, 356FG, 8AF USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Martlesham Heath, Martlesham, Ipswich, UK | Transferred to 62FS, 56FG, 8AF USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Christchurch, UK | Transferred to 509FS, 405FG, 9AF USAAF. |
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