FRE 323
IMAGEGround crew of the 486th Fighter Squadron, 352nd Fighter Group, with P-47 Thunderbolt nose art "Happy". Winter 1943 - 1944. This was one of a series of nose art pieces that depicted characters from Disney's 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'. Left to right they are: Philip Marchese, Sergeant Earl 'Rabbit' Martin, Technical Sergeant James Argiropulos and Sergeant Elvin Shipp. The pilot of this aircraft (PZ-H, serial number 42-5183) was Lieutenant Edwin L. Heller.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 352nd Fighter Group 486th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (352nd Fighter Group)
- Service Numbers: O-791827
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot