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A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-26637) nicknamed "Kokomo" of the 495th Fighter Training Group, flown by General William E Kepner. Written on slide casing: 'VM, 226637, Kepner's. 495 FTG at Mount Farm.'
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A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-26637) nicknamed "Kokomo" of the 495th Fighter Training Group, flown by General William E Kepner. Written on slide casing: 'VM, 226637, Kepner's. 495 FTG at Mount Farm.'

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William Ellsworth Kepner

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: VIII Fighter Command 2nd Air Division
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant General
  • Role/Job: Commanding General, 8th Air Force Fighter Command

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The nose art of a a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-26637) nicknamed "Kokomo" of the 495th Fighter Training Group, flown by General William E. Kepner. Image by Robert Astrella, 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group . Written on slide casing: 'Kepner's A/C Mount Farm.'

42-26637

  • Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
  • Nicknames: Kokomo
  • Unit: 495th Fighter Training Group 551st Fighter Training Squadron Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (86th Air Depot Group)

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection