UPL 24505

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P-47D 42-74647 LM-V said to be one of Lt. Robert C Cherry's "Eradicator"s. What is certain though is that the "girlie" artwork was painted by Lt.Col. Wayne Blickenstaff of 353rd FG as this a/c was originally his LH-U "Soubrette".

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After his last mission, pilot Lieutenant Robert C. Cherry stands beside Crew Chief Staff Sergeant Edmund R. Namowicz. They are standing in front of their P-47 Thunderbolt, known as "The Eradicator", at Boxted air base. Both men are part of the 62nd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group. 3 August 1944.
  • Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
  • Nicknames: Soubrette Eradicator
  • Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 56th Fighter Group 350th Fighter Squadron 62nd Fighter Squadron

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ContributorAl_Skiff
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