FRE 472
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Two P-47 Thunderbolts of the 356th Fighter Group take to the air. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Two P-47's just after take-off, landing gear folding up. Covered all over with invasion stripes, carrying a 165 gal belly tank and a 500 pound bomb under each wing.'
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![Ground crew of the 356th Fighter Group congratulate the pilot of a P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "Zombie" at Martlesham Heath air base. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'ZOMBIE yellow, black outline. [illegible text] black white common practice of 361st FS.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-377162.jpg.webp?itok=Cj8CR9kY)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter