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Three P-38 Lightnings of the 55th Fighter Group flying in formation. The markings CG-H of the nearest aircraft indicate that it is part of the 38th Fighter Squadron, 55th FG. The Group flew Lightnings until July 1944 when the pillots converted to P-51 Mustangs. media-377407.jpg FRE 1441 Three P-38 Lightnings of the 55th Fighter Group flying in formation. The markings CG-H of the nearest aircraft indicate that it is part of the 38th Fighter Squadron, 55th FG. The Group flew Lightnings until July 1944 when the pillots converted to P-51 Mustangs. Roger Freeman Collection

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection

Object Number - FRE 1441 - Three P-38 Lightnings of the 55th Fighter Group flying in formation. The markings CG-H of the nearest aircraft indicate that it is part of the 38th...

P38J Destroyed in crash landing on one engine at Nuthampstead Airfield 27 March 1944 after mission to Bordeaux. 2LT Elton Walters uninjured.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 55th Fighter Group 38th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-753764
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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Walters family friend

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Littlefield

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Double Nickel - Double Trouble, Littlefield

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