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44-15647 Johnetta IV

A P-51 Mustang nicknamed "Johnetta IV" of the 4th Fighter Group - Debden. Handwritten on slide case:"P-51D 4th FGrp "JOHNETTA IV" DEBDEN 4-45 AFM

media-388298.jpg FRE 5343 A P-51 Mustang nicknamed "Johnetta IV" of the 4th Fighter Group - Debden. Handwritten on slide case:"P-51D 4th FGrp "JOHNETTA IV" DEBDEN 4-45 AFM Roger Freeman Collection

Roger Freeman Photo / http://www.littlefriends.co.uk

Object Number - FRE 5343 - A P-51 Mustang nicknamed "Johnetta IV" of the 4th Fighter Group - Debden. Handwritten on slide case:"P-51D 4th FGrp "JOHNETTA IV" DEBDEN 4-45 AFM

Assigned to 336FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to 357FS, 355FG, 8AF USAAF.

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Units served with

336th Fighter Squadron

Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Type Category: Fighter

The insignia of the 355th Fighter Group.

355th Fighter Group

Unit Hierarchy: Group
Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Type Category: Fighter

The insignia of the 357th Fighter Squadron, 355th Fighter Group.

357th Fighter Squadron

Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Type Category: Fighter

Thunderbolt pilots of the 4th Fighter Group in the briefing room at Debden. The 4th Fighter Group flew P-47 Thunderbolts on missions between March 1943 and February 1944. In the centre of the image, looking straight at the camera is James A. Goodson. On the far right of the shot, wearing a garrison cap, is Lieutenant Paul S. Riley. The two men at the front of the shot, sitting on wicker chairs, are, left to right Lieutenant James A. Clark and Lieutenant Spiros S. Pisanos. Printed caption attached to print

4th Fighter Group

Unit Hierarchy: Group
Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Type Category: Fighter

People

Harry James Dayhuff

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: VIII Fighter Command 82nd Fighter Squadron Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (78th Fighter Group)
Service Numbers: O-404135
Highest Rank: Colonel
Role/Job: Fighter pilot / Commanding Officer 4th FG

Harold H Frederick

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 4th Fighter Group 336th Fighter Squadron
Service Numbers: O-812408
Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

John R Ganofsky

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 336th Fighter Squadron
Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
Role/Job: Crew Chief

William G Hightree

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 336th Fighter Squadron
Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant

Places

Debden

Site type: Airfield

P-51 Mustangs of the 355th Fighter Group break formation, ready for landing, over the ground support vehicles and control tower of Steeple Morden Airfield. Image signed on reverse with the approval of station censor. Handwritten caption on reverse: '355 FG Steeple Morden, Control Tower, read crew + P41 [sic] group peeling off for landing.'

Steeple Morden

Site type: Airfield

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Date29 Mar 2016 19:35:34

ContributorAl_Skiff

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Date6 Feb 2015 15:08:41

ContributorAl_Skiff

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Date1 Dec 2014 16:50:47

ContributorEmily

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44-15647: Gallery (2 items)

A P-51D Mustang nicknamed "Johnette IV", of the 336th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-51D "Johnette IV". 336th FS, 4th FG.'

Object number: FRE 2258 - A P-51D Mustang nicknamed "Johnette IV", of the...

A P-51 Mustang nicknamed "Johnetta IV" of the 4th Fighter Group - Debden. Handwritten on slide case:"P-51D 4th FGrp "JOHNETTA IV" DEBDEN 4-45 AFM

Object number: FRE 5343 - A P-51 Mustang nicknamed "Johnetta IV" of the 4th...