FRE 5542
IMAGEA P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft named "Josephine my flying machine". The aircraft was piloted by Lieutenant Leo Butiste, of the 62nd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group. The man standing by the aircraft is Crew Chief (C/C) Charles Grimes. Handwritten on slide:"Leo Battista [also known as Leo Buttiste] LM X 421199 Charles Grimes C/C" Printed on slide:"007 1997 16"
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 56th Fighter Group 62nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 13134240 / O-2009002
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 336th Fighter Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Crew Chief
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
- Nicknames: Josephine My Flying Machine
- Unit: 56th Fighter Group 62nd Fighter Squadron