UPL 27281
IMAGE"1st Lt J E Brasher, Rfd #2, [ New Mexico ], of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, poses in the cockpit of his Republic P-47 'Nice Kitty' at 8th Air Force Station F-357, in Duxford, England. 3 April 1944". - 1st Lt Jerry E Brasher of the 82nd FS, 78th FG in the cockpit of his P-47D 42-76585 (coded MX-F). Officially credited with one confirmed aerial victory. NARA Ref 342-FH-3A12404-72329AC.
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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: 27th Air Transport Group 310th Ferry Squadron 82nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: T-060974
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 78th Fighter Group 82nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 17033261
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Asst crew chief
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 78th Fighter Group 82nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 36159148
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Crew chief
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 78th Fighter Group 82nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 33891714
- Highest Rank: Corporal
- Role/Job: Armourer
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
- Nicknames: Nice Kitty / Dude
- Unit: 78th Fighter Group 82nd Fighter Squadron