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Kenneth Peterson of the 4th Fighter Group with his P-47 Thunderbolt (VF-F, serial number 41-6539) nicknamed "Arizona Pete".

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Units

336th Fighter Squadron

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

Thunderbolt pilots of the 4th Fighter Group in the briefing room at Debden. The 4th Fighter Group flew P-47 Thunderbolts on missions between March 1943 and February 1944. In the centre of the image, looking straight at the camera is James A. Goodson. On the far right of the shot, wearing a garrison cap, is Lieutenant Paul S. Riley. The two men at the front of the shot, sitting on wicker chairs, are, left to right Lieutenant James A. Clark and Lieutenant Spiros S. Pisanos. Printed caption attached to print

4th Fighter Group

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

People

Kenneth Dwight Peterson

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 336th Fighter Squadron No 133 'Eagle' Squadron
Service Numbers: O-885215
Highest Rank: Captain
Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

41-6539

Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
Nicknames: Arizona Pete
Unit: 4th Fighter Group 336th Fighter Squadron

Revisions

Date: 11 Nov 2014 15:55:53

ContributorAAMB Memory Book

ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations and person associations

Sources

Image Courtesy of Carter Gable