
Caption | P-47D Thunderbolt “Tony” of the 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron. Note under the left wing is an air-droppable life raft that is designed to open when it hits water. ww2dbase | |||||
Photographer | Unknown | |||||
Source | ww2dbaseUnited States National Archives via D. Sheley | |||||
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Photo Size | 3,737 x 2,990 pixels | |||||
Added By | David Stubblebine | |||||
Licensing | Public Domain. According to the US National Archives, as of 21 Jul 2010: Please contact us regarding any inaccuracies with the above information. Thank you. |
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