42-76542
![Lieutenant HW Collins of the 366th Fighter Group signals to a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-76542) nicknamed "Princess Pat" before take off. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publicatio 25 Apr 1944.' [stamp] and '317313.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '9TH AIR FORCE FIGHTER COMMAND. Associated Press Photo Shows: Thunderbolt bomber is given OK to take off by one of the pilots- Lt HW Collins of Atlanta, GA.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/wysiwyg_x2/public/freeman/media-457090.jpg.webp?itok=ewCFvkhB)
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
Object Number - FRE 9578 - Lieutenant HW Collins of the 366th Fighter Group signals to a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-76542) nicknamed "Princess Pat" before take off....
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
France | 10 June 1944 |
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Sources
MACR 5682 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database
![Lieutenant HW Collins of the 366th Fighter Group signals to a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-76542) nicknamed "Princess Pat" before take off. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publicatio 25 Apr 1944.' [stamp] and '317313.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '9TH AIR FORCE FIGHTER COMMAND. Associated Press Photo Shows: Thunderbolt bomber is given OK to take off by one of the pilots- Lt HW Collins of Atlanta, GA.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-457090.jpg.webp?itok=P6bAwkMa)