Buddy the dog
Mascot
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FRE 2704
"Buddy" the dog mascot of the 62nd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group, 10 June 1942. Walt Disney based the 62nd Fighter Group insignia on his appearance. caption on image: "June 10, 1942. "Buddy". First Flying Sergeant of the "Fighting 62nd" Fighter Squadron. Insignia by Walt Disney."
Roger Freeman Collection
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter