42-28851
Gayle has captioned the image: 'Gabreski escort, Kassel mission.' Vernon G Alexander Collection
Corrected serial number from 42-28831 to 42-28851.
Object Number - UPL 22228 - P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-28851) of the 61st Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group flown by Eugene Barnum, providing escort to Vernon Gayle...
Assigned to 61FS, 56FG, 8AF USAAF. Personal aircraft of 1st Lt Eugene Barnum.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 56th Fighter Group 61st Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12030330 / O-659222
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Manufactured |
Evansville, IN, USA | Built at Republic. | |
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Delivered |
Indiana, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Boxted, Colchester, UK | Assigned to 62FS, 56FG, 8AF USAAF. |
Revisions
ContributorPyker
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Corrected assigned pilot from Armstrong to Barnum. Caption states 62FS and should read 61.
