UPL 14971
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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.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 479th Fighter Group 436th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-832928
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Nicknames: Smoky City Fireball
- Unit: 479th Fighter Group 436th Fighter Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield