UPL 22379
IMAGECapt 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
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
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
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: "Duckpond"