UPL 27281

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"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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From left to right: Captain Walker L. Boone, Flight Officer Manuel S. Martinez and Flight Officer Gerry E. Brasher, pilots of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, sit on the bonnet of a jeep at Duxford air base. Passed for publication 28 October 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Thunderbolts - the "Guardian Angels" of Flying Fortresses. Here are pictures of Thunderbolts P-47s, the famous American fighter planes, which escort Flying Fortresses on their daylight missions over Occupied Europe. Pho
  • 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

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  • Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
  • Nicknames: Nice Kitty / Dude
  • Unit: 78th Fighter Group 82nd Fighter Squadron

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