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Jack Cook
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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".

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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?

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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.

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