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"Fighting Cocks" at Grosseto

Grosseto, Italy, 1945: pre-mission with two 500-pounders bombs for a P-47D Thunderbolt of 65th Fighter Squadron "Fighting Cocks". The 65th FS was one of the three Fighter Squadrons of 57th Fighter Group. The other were 64th FS "Black Scorpions" and 66th FS "Terminators". Victor Sierra.


This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.ww2incolor.com/gallery/us-army-air-force/41512/%22fighting-cocks%22-at-grosseto

Trying to id family friend - Call sign “School Boy” Was youngest pilot in squadron. Graduated high school in 1943. Plane looks like it is from 65?