44-14594 Smoky City Fireball

media-14971.jpeg UPL 14971 2Lt Paul J Shonborn, 479th Fighter Group, 436th Fighter Squadron. Seen in the cockpit of a P-51D, most likely his assigned aircraft 44-14594 9B-E "Smoky City Fireball" named for his Hometown, Pittsburgh, PA.

Made some slight corrections. Thanks for posting Peter.

Object Number - UPL 14971 - 2Lt Paul J Shonborn, 479th Fighter Group, 436th Fighter Squadron. Seen in the cockpit of a P-51D, most likely his assigned aircraft 44-14594 9B-E...

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Paul J Shonborn

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 479th Fighter Group 436th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-832928
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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Object number: UPL 14971 - 2Lt Paul J Shonborn, 479th Fighter Group, 436th...