
Men of the US 90th Field Artillery fire their gun at a Japanese position, Balete Pass, Luzon, 19 Apr 1945

Men of the US 90th Field Artillery fire their gun at a Japanese position, Balete Pass, Luzon, 19 Apr 1945

Lt Edwin Wright examining flak damage to his P-47 Thunderbolt after a raid to Münster, Austria, Oct 1944.
I can hear his crew chief now. You say this bird picked up a vibration on that last mission L-T? Well there’s yer problem….

P-47D-11-RE Thunderbolt aircraft Serial 42-75452 of the 374th Fighter Squadron, 361st Fighter Group, based at Bottisham Airfield, England
It’s been a while since the last Thunderbolt Thursday. Since we’re off tomorrow for Good Friday, does that make this Thunderbolt Thursday: Friday Came Early Edition?
In case I don’t get around to posting anything for a bit, have a Happy Easter!

Mustangs from the 458th FS, 506th FG based on Iwo Jima as seen from the starboard gunners blister of a B-29


P-51D-25-NA Mustang 44-72864 and friends as viewed from the port side gunner’s blister of a B-29
How about some nice shots of Mustangs escorting Superforts?
Nice to see everyone is keeping a safe distance from each other…
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