FRE 5584
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Pilot Leo Buttste of the 56th Fighter Group stood in front of his P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft. Stood alongside him is the Crew Chief of the aircraft, Charles Grimes. Handwritten on slide:"cc Charles & Battista Leo Battista" Printed on slide:"SEPT 1997 04"
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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
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 56th Fighter Group 62nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 13134240 / O-2009002
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 336th Fighter Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Crew Chief
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
- Nicknames: Josephine My Flying Machine
- Unit: 56th Fighter Group 62nd Fighter Squadron