Republic P-47D Thunderbolt 'Schmaltzie/Mercedes' of the 65th Fighter Squadron, 57th FG based in Corsica and Italy 1944-45.
Piloted by Lt. F. J. Middleton (pictured standing on the wing root of 'Little Bunny'), the crew chief was S/Sgt. L. Walker and the armourer was Cpl. S. Bauer.
