The 56th discontinued use of squadron colors when it changed to P - 47M 's .
The 56th painted its noses red and later applied the squadron colors to the tail rudders of its Thunderbolts , an innovation that VIII Fighter Command also borrowed .
The 56th discontinued use of squadron colors when VIII Fighter Command changed to P - 47M 's .
The 56th painted its noses red and later applied the squadron colors to the tail rudders of its Thunderbolts , an innovation that VIII Fighter Command also borrowed .