42-75739 Pudgy - The Flying Hangover

Object Number - UPL 25467 - P-47D-15-RE #42-75739 "Pudgy - The Flying Hangover" Code: #50 57th Fighter Group - 65th Fighter Squadron 1LT William Bateman - Pilot
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Units served with

- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force Twelfth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter

- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Twelfth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People

- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 57th Fighter Group 65th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-705525
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places

- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Other Shot Down |
04220 Sainte-Tulle, France | 18 August 1944 | While straffing a power station, Lt. Bateman flew into some high tension power lines and crashed. He was KIA |
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