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The insignia of the 61st Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group. Designed by Walt Disney, based on the Squadron's bull dog mascot 'Buddy'.
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The insignia of the 61st Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group. Designed by Walt Disney, based on the Squadron's bull dog mascot 'Buddy'.

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"Buddy" the dog mascot of the 62nd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group, 10 June 1942. Walt Disney based the 62nd Fighter Group insignia on his appearance. caption on image: "June 10, 1942. "Buddy". First Flying Sergeant of the "Fighting 62nd" Fighter Squadron. Insignia by Walt Disney."

Buddy the dog

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Mascot
  • Nationality: British
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 62nd Fighter Squadron
  • Role/Job: Mascot

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection