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A P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft, named "Belle of Belmont" of the 56th Fighter Group Handwritten on slide:"UNBrown/AFA"

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A P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft of the 56th Fighter Group (named "Belle of Belmont") - denoted by the distinctive red painted nose of the aircraft. This P-47 is carrying drop fuel tanks which were jettisoned by the pilot when empty. The tanks increased the operational range of the fighter aircraft. Handwritten on slide:"68FS Brown/AFA"
  • Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
  • Nicknames: Belle of Belmont
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 63rd Fighter Squadron

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection