FRE 573
IMAGEAnthony W 'Tony' Levier, a Lockheed test pilot poses in front of the nose art of a P-38J-10-LO 42-68008 Lightning "Snafuperman", whilst visiting 496th Fighter Training Group at Goxhill. Tony flew demonstrations for the 8th AF to prove the safe operation of the P-38J with only one engine running. Printed caption on reverse: 'PHT GREEN COLLECTION PLACE: Goxhill, DATE: '44.' Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Tony Levier, 268008 Lockheed Tech Rep.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Role/Job: Lockheed test pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-38 Lightning
- Nicknames: Snafuperman
- Unit: 496th Fighter Training Group
Locations
- Site type: Airfield