UPL 22379

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Capt Robert E Adamina [Oakland, CA]. 82nd Fighter Squadron. P-47C 41-6219 "Rocket Jo". Capt Adamina was the Group's first loss when he became a POW on 14 May 1943 in 41-6198 MX-D. The a/c is seen here just prior to having the MX-D code applied instead of the American style unit markings.

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Units

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 78th Fighter Group 82nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 19036151 / O-421019
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
  • Nicknames: Ajax / Rocket Jo
  • Unit: 495th Fighter Training Group 78th Fighter Group 552nd Fighter Training Squadron 82nd 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.'
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: "Duckpond"

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ContributorAl_Skiff
ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations, person associations, place associations and aircraft associations