44-14651 Pin Up Girl
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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
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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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
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)
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 479th Fighter Group 434th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-760311
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Berlin, Germany | 14 February 1945 |
Revisions
ContributorEmily
Changes
Sources
Added name and markings based on associated media.
Further details from Little Friends
ContributorAAM
Changes
Sources
MACR 12332 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database