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Oiled

Republic P-47 Thunderbolt of 1st Lt. Edwin L. King.King was lucky to make it back to base after his plane had an oil line cut by flak while strafing near Brescia,Italy on Jan. 12,1945. The engine seized as he was landing. He is from the 347th FS, 350th FG, 12th AF. (rudeerude)


This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.ww2incolor.com/gallery/us-army-air-force/35092/oiled

Interesting unit. I work under the 12th AF now, and I think the 347th FS might still be active. I believe they fly A-10s now which would be appropriate I suppose.

@Wehrmacht39, which one? :slight_smile: