44-14705 Eileen, Boomerang!
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FRE 5971
Ground personnel of the 339th Fighter Group work on a P-51 Mustang (6N-W, serial number 44-14705) nicknamed "Boomerang" inside a blister hangar. Image via James G Robinson. Written on slide casing: 'Boomerang 6N:W in blister, LT R Thieme a/c.'
Roger Freeman Collection
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 339th Fighter Group 505th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-800876
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 339th Fighter Group 505th Fighter Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield