Need help with P-47 ID - Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum

JACK COOK · #1 17th July 2005, 08:44

Looking for info on a P-47 I have a photo of. I beleive it to be 78th FG due to the style of the personal insignia. The name is "Noamie Vee" with 2 kill markers and the serial is 43-25528. Thank you!

Alex Smart · #2 17th July 2005, 18:47

Hi,

Yes, 78 Fighter Group, 83rd Fighter Squadron.

involved in an accident on 3rd June 1944 at Dixford.

Following this the a/c was eventually used by the 36th Fighter Group 23 Fighter Squadron and was lost on th 19th March 1945 with pilot Peter W Klaassen.

MACR 13173.

Alex

PS please could you send me at alex@smart98.freeserve.co.uk a scan of the picture.
Thanks

Frank Olynyk · #3 17th July 2005, 18:57

Jack,
Two claims credited to 1st Lt Franklin R Pursell in this aircraft, HL-H on May 11 and July 6, 1944. He was also credited with 1/0/1 FW-190 on June 10, 1944 in a different aircraft.

Frank.

JACK COOK · #4 17th July 2005, 20:07

I'll assume that this photo was taken on 6-3-44 and this is Lt Pursell.
Thanks much for the help!
I've put a small webpage up with some of my photos 350/5000 take a look and let me know what you think.
http://groups.msn.com/NOSEARTATWAR

edwest · #5 17th July 2005, 20:55

Sir,

With all due respect, may I ask if this is a composite image? The contrast of the figure is noticeably different from the aircraft. I have no expertise in cameras and image analysis.

Regards,
Ed West

JACK COOK · #6 17th July 2005, 22:32

Ed,
Not to my knowledge.
Got it from the National Archives on last visit.

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