44-14651 Pin Up Girl

The nose art of a P-51 Mustang (L2-V, serial number 44-14651) nicknamed "Pin Up Girl" of the 479th Fighter Group. Image via Fred Hayner. Written on slide casing: '479 FG, Pin Up Girl.' media-395572.jpg FRE 6752 The nose art of a P-51 Mustang (L2-V, serial number 44-14651) nicknamed "Pin Up Girl" of the 479th Fighter Group. Image via Fred Hayner. Written on slide casing: '479 FG, Pin Up Girl.' Roger Freeman Collection

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection

Object Number - FRE 6752 - The nose art of a P-51 Mustang (L2-V, serial number 44-14651) nicknamed "Pin Up Girl" of the 479th Fighter Group. Image via Fred Hayner. Written on...

Originally painted for Lieutenant Berkley Hollister by Sergeant Fred Hayner 'Pin Up Girl' was used by Hollister in winning two victories in August 1944. It was shot down while being piloted by anoth 434 Squadron pilot, John Donnell during an air battle near Berlin on 14th February 1945.

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People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 479th Fighter Group 434th Fighter Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 479th Fighter Group 434th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 12035014
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Painter (General)
1st Lieutenant Berkeley E. Hollister 1944 pilot photo
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 479th Fighter Group 434th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-760311
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant

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Failed to Return (FTR)

Berlin, Germany 14 February 1945

Revisions

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Contributorjrugman
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Page 145, The Mighty Eighth in Color, Roger Freeman

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ContributorEmily
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Added name and markings based on associated media.

Further details from Little Friends

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ContributorAAM
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MACR 12332 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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