UPL 13754
IMAGE(at the time) 2nd Lt. John Godfrey's first ''REGGIE'S REPLY' was this P-47D Thunderbolt, Serial No. 42-7884, which he inherited from his future flight leader, 1st Lt. Don Gentile. Named after Godfrey's brother, who had perished during the Battle of the Atlantic, this aircraft alson bore the name LUCKY and an artwork of a dog on the port side of its engine cowling. 'Lucky' was the name of Godfrey's dog.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 336th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-885950
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
- Nicknames: Reggie's Reply / Lucky, Donnie Boy
- Unit: 404th Fighter Group 4th Fighter Group 336th Fighter Squadron 506th Fighter Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield