P-47 Movie Star

[Jack Cook]

Major Gil Wymond CO 65th FS 57th FG in his P-47D s/n 42-27910 #40 during the filming of the William Wyler documentary "Thunderbolt".

Last edited by Jack Cook on Tue May 13, 2008 9:57 pm, edited 1 time in total.

[warbird1]

Nice! Yes, I remember her well from the movie.

Jack, were there really 14 other planes prior to that one? What's the story on the other aircraft?

Thanks!

[Jack Cook]

I don't know Wymond's full history but he was with the 57th Fg from day 1 and scored 3 P-40 kills in 1943. Google 57th FG and you'll see a link to a great webpage.