43-28707 Scat II
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Major Robin Olds of the 479th Fighter Group stands with his P-38J Lightning (L2-W, serial number 43-28707) nicknamed "Scat II". The image has been autographed by Robin Olds on the front. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Photo 1- Olds Bio.'
Roger Freeman Collection
Roger Freeman Photo.
Assigned to 434FS, 479FG, 8AF USAAF. Crashed on take-off, Wattisham, pilot Carl L Peterson. 5-Jul-44. Cat 5 damage.
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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
- Service Numbers: O-26046
- Highest Rank: Brigadier General
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 479th Fighter Group 434th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-758050
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 479th Fighter Group 434th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 06939778
- Role/Job: Crew Chief-750
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Wattisham, UK | 5 July 1944 | Crashed on take-off, Wattisham, pilot Carl L Peterson. 5-Jul-44. Cat 5 damage. |
Assigned |
Wattisham, UK | Assigned to 434FS, 479FG, 8AF USAAF. |
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