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A P-47 Thunderbolt (WZ-Z, serial number 41-6630) nicknamed "Spokane Chief" of the 78th Fighter Group, in flight.
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A P-47 Thunderbolt (WZ-Z, serial number 41-6630) nicknamed "Spokane Chief" of the 78th Fighter Group, in flight.

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People

Eugene Paul Roberts

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 364th Fighter Group 84th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (67th Fighter Wing)
  • Service Numbers: O-403830
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot/Group Commander

Aircraft

A P-47 Thunderbolt (WZ-Z, serial number 41-6630) nicknamed "Spokane Chief" of the 78th Fighter Group, in flight.

41-6630

  • Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
  • Nicknames: Spokane Chief
  • Unit: 78th Fighter Group 84th Fighter Squadron

Locations

Line up of P-47 Thunderbolts of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, at Duxford air base. September 1944. Printed caption on reverse of print: '55432 AC - War Birds Home To Rest - Republic P-47 Thunderbolts lined up on an 8th Air Force field in England after a daylight sweep over Germany. Crews have finished inspections and refueling.'

Duxford

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: "Duckpond"

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection