FRE 5577
IMAGEA P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft. This example was flown by Colonel David Schilling, Commanding Officer of the 56th Fighter Group. The nose art depicts a character named "Hairless Joe" from the popular cartoon strip "Li'l Abner". Handwritten on slide:"Schillings insignia LM-S Mark Brown" Printed on slide: "MAY 81C18"
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 65th Fighter Wing 56th Fighter Group 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron 62nd Fighter Squadron 63rd Fighter Squadron Headquarters (56th Fighter Group)
- Service Numbers: O-393204
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot; Commanding Officer; Assistant Director Intelligence
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
- Nicknames: Hairless Joe
- Unit: 56th Fighter Group 62nd Fighter Squadron