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Lt. Jack Bateman, McIntosh, FL, late of 370th FS, 359th FG and now with the 5th ERS. Miss Margaret was previously UN-I with the 63rd FS, 56th FG and is seen here on transfer to 5ERS to become 5F-E and prior to their distinctive red/white/blue striped nose bands. As Miss Margaret, it was apparently also named "Pee Wee".

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Jack H Bateman

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 359th Fighter Group 370th Fighter Squadron 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 14076767 / O-798082
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot

Walter R Frederick

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 507th Fighter Group 56th Fighter Group 463rd Fighter Squadron 63rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-2045114, T-223051
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
The nose art of a P-47 Thunderbolt (5f-E, serial number 42-8693) nicknamed "Miss Margaret (Pee Wee)" of the 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'June 4, 45. Debden, Essex. A rare shot of 5th ERS, P-47s. Note dinghy racks under wing.'

Bishop C Hamilton

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 63rd Fighter Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Crew Chief
Celebratory walk of 56th Fighter Group P-47 Thunderbolt pilots after a successful mission. Printed caption attached to print: "Good Hunting" for Thunderbolt squadron. There was "good hunting" over northwest Germany Friday for one Eighth Air Force P-47 Thunderbolt squadron. Flying escort for the U.S. heavy bombers, the group's kill totaled twenty-six German fighter planes down. Associated Press photo shows: At their base in England after the raid, the pilots who made the kill, left to right: Capt. W.V. Coo

Raymond D Petty

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 63rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-665439
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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The nose art of a P-47 Thunderbolt (5f-E, serial number 42-8693) nicknamed "Miss Margaret (Pee Wee)" of the 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'June 4, 45. Debden, Essex. A rare shot of 5th ERS, P-47s. Note dinghy racks under wing.'

42-8693

  • Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
  • Nicknames: Liquidator / Quaker - Sad Sack / Miss Margaret
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron 63rd Fighter Squadron

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