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    Airframe Family: Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
    Latest Model:P-47D Thunderbolt
    Last Military Serial:45-49269 USAAF
    Compressed ID:Republic P-47D sn 45-49269 USAAF
    Latest Owner or Location:Virginia ANG, Byrd Field/RIC Sandston, VA

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    Dates

    Event

    Constructed as a P-47D.

    Circa 1945

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army Air Force with s/n 45-49269.

    1950

    Transferred to Virginia ANG, Byrd Field/RIC Sandston, VA.

    Markings Applied: Virginia Air National Guard

    Circa 1950


    Photographer: Kenneth W. Keeton
    Notes: The Virginia Air National Guard was equipped with P-47D aircraft from 1947 to 1951. The unit was called to active duty with the USAF in 1951.

    Circa 1951


    Photographer: Henry King
    Notes: P-47D 45-49269 Virginia Air National Guard after 1951 activation to active duty in USAF. The Red Tail markings are for Operation Longhorn in Texas. Photo by Henry King - pilot of photo aircraft. I have permission to use this photo from Henry King - Kenneth W. Keeton
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