UPL 52030

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Capt. George E. Preddy of Greensboro, NC, (L) and 1st Lt. William T. Whisner, Jr., (R) Shreveport. LA, pose beside a Republic P-47 at an airbase in England, shortly after the rescue of Capt. Preddy who was forced to bail out of his plane over the English channel.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 352nd Fighter Group 328th Fighter Squadron 487th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (352nd Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-430846
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot/Squadron Commander
Major William T. Whisner, who as a Captain was an ace pilot with the 487th Fighter Squadron, 352nd Fighter Group, during the Second World War. He stayed in the United States Army Air Force after the war ended and was subsequently promoted to rank of Major.
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 352nd Fighter Group 487th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 14065183 / O-798190 / 16324A / FR16324
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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