UPL 31166
IMAGELt. Robert C Cherry, Snohomish, WA. 62nd Fighter Squadron. P-47D 42-75282 LM-J_ “Eradicator”. This a/c was lost on 22 June 1944 with Capt. Charles E Tucker being killed in an accident that happened in the landing pattern. This particular photo was taken on 26 March 1944 after it had been ground-looped.
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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
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
- Nicknames: Eradicator
- Unit: 56th Fighter Group 61st Fighter Squadron 62nd Fighter Squadron