42-75237 Whack

A P-47 Thunderbolt of the 56th Fighter Group. media-401348.jpg FRE 2597 P-47D serial 42-75237 "Whack!" (coded LM-S) assigned to MAJ David C. Schilling of the 62nd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group. Roger Freeman Collection

"Beware The Thunderbolt" by David McLaren.

Object Number - FRE 2597 - P-47D serial 42-75237 "Whack!" (coded LM-S) assigned to MAJ David C. Schilling of the 62nd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group.

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People

Earl Hertel

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 61st Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-813157
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot, Pilot
Lieutenant-Colonel David C. Schilling, an ace P-47 Thunderbolt pilot of the 56th Fighter Group, holds an adapted hand gun. Schilling was Commanding Officer of the 56th FG between 12 August 1944 and 27 January 1945.

David C Schilling

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 65th Fighter Wing 56th Fighter Group 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron 62nd Fighter Squadron 63rd Fighter Squadron Headquarters (56th Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-393204
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot; Commanding Officer; Assistant Director Intelligence

Events

Event Location Date Description

Other

Failed to Return (FTR)

Germany 5 September 1944

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Roger Freeman Photo.

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Added name and connections from :
- "The Mighty Eighth" by Roger A. Freeman
- Little Friends at http://www.littlefriends.co.uk

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ContributorAAM
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MACR 8560 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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A P-47 Thunderbolt of the 56th Fighter Group.

Object number: FRE 2597 - P-47D serial 42-75237 "Whack!" (coded LM-S)...