FRE 9578
IMAGELieutenant HW Collins of the 366th Fighter Group signals to a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-76542) nicknamed "Princess Pat" before take off. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publicatio 25 Apr 1944.' [stamp] and '317313.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '9TH AIR FORCE FIGHTER COMMAND. Associated Press Photo Shows: Thunderbolt bomber is given OK to take off by one of the pilots- Lt HW Collins of Atlanta, GA.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
- Unit: 366th Fighter Group