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This Spitfire is from the 308th FS/31st FG USAAF.
The 31st was one of two American Spitfire groups in the 12th Air Force.
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American made Aeronca Army observation aircraft. Continental 65 hp engine.
Our technical supply sergent traded several flight jackets for this aircraft. This
aircraft was a lot of fun for our pilots and enlisted men that wanted to learn to
fly. A number of us received our first flight experience and soloed in this machine.
Great fun.
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Remote area lifting hoist very mobile and used mostly for lifing P-47 tail section,
attaches to front of Cat, uses winch for power. (One of the Thunderbombers, Alto
Corsica).
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Special heavy lifting hoist designed for engine changes. The hoist could be
assembled and attached to a 2&1/2 ton GI truck by one man. Attaches quickly to
existing devices, no tools required, and uses the truck winch for power.
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The following tools and equipment was designed and built by Fred Symmank to
produce a more efficient maintenance of the P-47 aircraft fleet. Note: Pic #27 -
A-20’s of 47th BG in background. (Grosseto Italy)
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