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UPL 5599

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Huie Lamb's P-51. Image courtesy of Huie Lamb.

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From left to right: Captain Walker L. Boone, Flight Officer Manuel S. Martinez and Flight Officer Gerry E. Brasher, pilots of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, sit on the bonnet of a jeep at Duxford air base. Passed for publication 28 October 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Thunderbolts - the "Guardian Angels" of Flying Fortresses. Here are pictures of Thunderbolts P-47s, the famous American fighter planes, which escort Flying Fortresses on their daylight missions over Occupied Europe. Pho

78th Fighter Group

Unit Hierarchy: Group
Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Type Category: Fighter

82nd Fighter Squadron

Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Type Category: Fighter

People

Huie H Lamb

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 78th Fighter Group 82nd Fighter Squadron
Service Numbers: O-708700
Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

Aircraft

44-11631

Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
Nicknames: Etta Jeanne II
Unit: 78th Fighter Group 82nd Fighter Squadron

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Date: 5 Nov 2022 07:39:47

ContributorCarl

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Image courtesy of Huie Lamb.

Date: 23 Oct 2014 16:23:33

ContributorCarl

ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations, person associations and aircraft associations

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