FRE 2721

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The wreck of a P-47 Thunderbolt (UN-I, serial number 42-7946) of the 56th Fighter Group, flown by Lieutenant Pat Williams, after crash landing near Moorsele, Holland, 31 May 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Americaans Jackskelietung. x5410. N.L.V. P-47-D2, 31-5-1943. 56FG/63FD. 42-7946, UN-I, Lt. Pat Williams.'

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First Lieutenant Pat M Williams, of the 63rd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group climbs into the cockpit of his P-47. Caption on image: "1st Lt. Pat M. Williams. 63rd Fighter Squadron USAF[USAAF]. Crash P-47-2D, 31 Mei 1943, 300m. Z-O hoeve Persijn/Moors." Handwritten caption on reverse: 'N.L.V.'
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 63rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-422163
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection