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USAAF 5th AF 348th FG 341st FS |
Aircraft History Built by Republic. Delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as P-47D Thunderbolt serial number unknown. Disassembled and shipped overseas to the South West Pacific Area (SWPA) and reassembled. Wartime History Assigned to the 5th Air Force (5th AF), 348th Fighter Group (348th FG), 341st Fighter Squadron (341st FS) "Black Jack". Assigned to pilot Captain Samuel V. Blair after the loss of his first aircraft P-47D "Frankie" 42-8130. Nicknamed "Frankie II" in stylized block letters on the left side of the engine cowling. This aircraft flew combat missions over New Guinea. Ultimate fate unknown, likely scrapped or otherwise disappeared. Contribute
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