This is the place where the majority of the warbird (aircraft that have survived military service) discussions will take place. Specialized forums may be added in the new future
Post a reply

Take a ride with the 56th Fighter Group ...

Tue Nov 22, 2016 8:14 pm

... Per request ...

The 56th FG consisting of the 61st FS (HV), 62nd FS (LM), 63rd FS (UN)
The links below have it all:
http://www.56thfightergroup.co.uk/history.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/56th_Oper ... hter_Group

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image
This P-47 is actually from the 78th FG ... but it looks nice with the two photos below.

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image
You can barely make out P-47 specks way down there.

Image

Image

Image

Image
A map of Boxted, Essex, UK, home of the 56th Fighter Group.

Image

Image

Re: Take a ride with the 56th Fighter Group ...

Wed Nov 23, 2016 10:56 am

Great collection Mark as always.
Post a reply