UPL 20459
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The well known photo of SX-Y (a/c 42-76195) with L to R S/Sgt L Nelson (Asst Crew Chief), S/Sgt Commodore Collins (Crew Chief), Lt William Streit (the assigned pilot and responsible for the name) and Sgt J Hogan (Armorer). For the story of the name see: https://353rdfightergroup.wordpress.com/2012/06/28/william-streit-of-the-352nd-fighter-squadron-and-the-story-behind-the-scotty-bill/ Correction: Lt George Dietz was not assigned to this aircraft and was lost in SX-X (a/c 42-7995) 23 September 1943.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 27th Air Transport Group 353rd Fighter Group 352nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-728763
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
- Nicknames: Scotty Bill
- Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 352nd Fighter Squadron
Revisions
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Sources
353rd FG Records and friendship with Bill Streit.
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Sources
Fold3.com