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Old 21st December 2018, 13:26
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Photos ID Heathel 1944

The attached were sent to me some 23 years ago by Capt Bob Swellinger's
wife .I can not ID the both P-47's FG and the nose art of the Lib .Swellinger is
is standing under the yellow mark near the Lib . Photos were taken at
Hethel in 1944

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Re: Photos ID Heathel 1944

The first P-47 is "Princess Pat", P-47D Thunderbolt s/n 42-75185, 63rd FS, 56th FG, 8th AF. Pilot was Lt. Charles W. Reed.

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As usual great and professional support , many thanks Swank
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Re: Photos ID Heathel 1944

The B-24 is Princess Konocti, 42-100190.


http://www.b24bestweb.com/princesskonocti5.htm

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Nice one RSwank!
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Photos ID Hethel 1944

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Thanks a lot, here as some more photos from Bob Swellinger from Hethel 1944

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