Ready to go.
Jim Hare taking off in #44.
The P-47 could absorb a lot of damage and still return home. This ship took a flak hit that completely destroyed one distributor and cut one spark plug wire on the other distributor. Notice the windscreen and canopy are completely covered in oil, limiting visibility for flying and landing.
Clobbered distributor.
PR photos taken of a couple of our mechanics.
PR photo.
Staff Sergeant Thomas Awkerman Jr. Crew Chief.
Sergeant Walter A. Puciul.
Sergeant William Brody.
Staff Sergeant Arlon L. Tanton, Crew Chief.
