FRE 5581

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A member of ground crew for the P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft (serial number 44-21199), named "Josephine My Flying Machine" of the 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten on slide:"421199 leo Battista Leo Battista 3" Printed on slide:" SEPT 1997 12"
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A member of ground crew for the P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft (serial number 44-21199), named "Josephine My Flying Machine" of the 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten on slide:"421199 leo Battista Leo Battista 3" Printed on slide:" SEPT 1997 12"

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Pilot Leo Battista of the 56th Fighter Group stood in front of his P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft. Stood alongside him is the Crew Chief of the aircraft, Charles Grimes. Handwritten on slide:"cc Charles & Battista Leo Battista" Printed on slide:"SEPT 1997 04"

Charles R Grimes

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 336th Fighter Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Crew Chief

Aircraft

A P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft piloted by Leo Battista of the 62nd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten on slide:"Leo Battista Leo Battista in 421199 Boxted"

44-21199

  • Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
  • Nicknames: Josephine My Flying Machine
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 62nd Fighter Squadron

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection