UPL 7539

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Lt. Armand A Laflam, Belmont, NH. 63rd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group. P-47D 42-26293 UN-L “Belle of Belmont”, named for his hometown.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 495th Fighter Training Group 56th Fighter Group 63rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-810523
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

Aircraft

A P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft of the 56th Fighter Group (named "Belle of Belmont") - denoted by the distinctive red painted nose of the aircraft. This P-47 is carrying drop fuel tanks which were jettisoned by the pilot when empty. The tanks increased the operational range of the fighter aircraft. Handwritten on slide:"68FS Brown/AFA"
  • Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
  • Nicknames: Belle of Belmont
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 63rd Fighter Squadron

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