UPL 14259
IMAGEOn 16 August 1943, [then] Lt. Col. Blakeslee's P-47 Thunderbolt WD-C, Serial No. 42-7863, was shot up by three Focke-Wulf Fw-190s - he was safely escorted home by Lt. James Goodson.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron 336th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (4th Fighter Group) No 133 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-885264
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot, Commanding Officer
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron