FRE 7500
IMAGEA P-47 Thunderbolt ("War Weary") of the 56th Fighter Group, flown by Lieutenant-Colonel David Schilling. Written on slide casing: 'Schilling's A/C at Thurleigh.'
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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
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Bedford