The markings represent P-47D 42-74742 ‘Snafu’, WZ-D of 84th FS 78th FG USAAF flown from Duxford in 1944. ‘742 had previously flown with the unit as ‘War Eagle’,the mount of Capt. Julius P Maxwell, CO A Flt 84th FS:It then flew as ‘Snafu’ until damaged beyond repair in a belly landing at Duxford on 15th December 1944. Aircraft was assigned to 1st Lt Severino B Calderon, but flown on last sortie by Capt Earl L Stier.