George S Mueller

Military
media-27281.jpeg UPL 27281 "1st Lt J E Brasher, Rfd #2, [ New Mexico ], of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, poses in the cockpit of his Republic P-47 'Nice Kitty' at 8th Air Force Station F-357, in Duxford, England. 3 April 1944". - 1st Lt Jerry E Brasher of the 82nd FS, 78th FG in the cockpit of his P-47D 42-76585 (coded MX-F). Officially credited with one confirmed aerial victory.

NARA Ref 342-FH-3A12404-72329AC.

Object Number - UPL 27281 - "1st Lt J E Brasher, Rfd #2, [ New Mexico ], of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, poses in the cockpit of his Republic P-47 'Nice...

Assigned to 82FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF. ETD





Awards: WWII Victory, EAME.

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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
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 27th Air Transport Group 310th Ferry Squadron 82nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: T-060974
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
  • Nicknames: Nice Kitty / Dude
  • Unit: 78th Fighter Group 82nd Fighter Squadron

Places

Line up of P-47 Thunderbolts of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, at Duxford air base. September 1944. Printed caption on reverse of print: '55432 AC - War Birds Home To Rest - Republic P-47 Thunderbolts lined up on an 8th Air Force field in England after a daylight sweep over Germany. Crews have finished inspections and refueling.'
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: "Duckpond"

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Baltimore, MD 30 July 1921 Son of Louise Mueller.

Enlisted

Fort George G Meade, MD 22 June 1944 Fort George G Meade, Maryland

Died

Forest Hill, MD 2 February 2007

Buried

Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery Baltimore, Baltimore City, MD 5 February 2007 Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland

Based

Duxford Assigned to 82FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF.

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Unit roster in the book Duxford Diary by Duxford Aviation Society, 1989 edition

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