UPL 16397
IMAGEEdward M. James standing on the wing of his personal ship, 42-25704, 7J-Z, "My Lady June". Considered by James & Ernest "Tibbo" Tibbets to be a "lucky ship", James was given this plane when Tibbets was given a new "bubbletop". The ID of the ship was changed from 7J-E to 7J-Z between Dec 5th (Tibbets' last flight in 42-25704) & Dec. 8th when my dad flew her under "7J-Z" for the first time.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 404th Fighter Group 508th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-821604
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
- Nicknames: My Mozelle, My Lady June
- Unit: 404th Fighter Group 508th Fighter Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield