UPL 28202

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This plane, E9-Q was probably special to both Lt. Jimmy C. Wright (his preferred mount), and Lt. Bocquin. All of Bocquin's air to air victories were in this aircraft. (12 Sept. 1944, one ME-109 ; 27 Sept. 1944 three FW-190's.)

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People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 361st Fighter Group 495th Fighter Training Group 376th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 17099075 / O-814639
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot / Flight Commander

Revisions

Date:
ContributorBruce E. Bocquin
ChangesCreated entry with caption
Sources

Photographs are from Bocquin's personal belongings.

Information about aircraft was compiled from combat & strafing reports, as well as Bocquin's pilot's log.