Pilot History
Blair claimed a total of seven victories. He survived the war, and passed away in the 1980s.

Aircraft History
Built by Republic. Assigned to the 5th Air Force, 348th Fighter Group, 341st Fighter Squadron. Assigned to Samuel V. Blair and nicknamed "Frankie II", as a replacement aircraft after the loss of P-47D "Frankie" 42-8130. Ultimate fate unknown, likely scrapped or otherwise disappeared.

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Last Updated
January 31, 2018