UPL 39903
IMAGE
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Col Ray J Stecker 365th Fighter Group in his P47D Thunderbolt
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Units
![Lieutenant Colonel Louis Houck of the 365th Fighter Group wearing a flying helmet with devil horns in the cockpit of his P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "Screamin' Weemie". Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp]. Printed caption on reverse: 'AMERICAN FLYER WEARS "DEVIL'S HELMET" Lieutenant Colonel Louis Houck, 27, commander of a Ninth US Air Force fighter group, waves for contact after donning his "devil's helmet" for a mission against the Nazis. The flyer calls his plane "Screaming' Weemie". Keys](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-456675.jpg.webp?itok=5tRnsRWh)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 365th Fighter Group Headquarters (365th Fighter Group)
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Group Commander
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Fontanay-Sur-Mer
Revisions
Date: 5 Nov 2022 07:39:47
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Sources
Appears to be Courcy Castle in the background, an identical spot to this image taken slightly later there.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azeville_Airfield#/media/File:363d_Fighte…
