44-14877 Pennie's Earl, Beautiful Betty

media-6806.jpeg UPL 6806 Captain Lazear stands by the nose of his P-51D "Pennie's Earl", named after his older sister's daughter named "Pennie". Serial number 44-14877 and coded PZ-L of the 486th Fighter Squadron.

Earl is my Great Uncle. My Grandfather told me this information.

Object Number - UPL 6806 - Captain Lazear stands by the nose of his P-51D "Pennie's Earl", named after his older sister's daughter named "Pennie". Serial number 44-14877 and...

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Alex A Karan

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 352nd Fighter Group 486th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-1997836, T-062697
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

Earl R Lazear

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 352nd Fighter Group 486th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-661779
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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Aerial photograph of Bodney airfield, looking south east, the barrack sites are in the top centre of the image, 8 June 1945. Photograph taken by No. 542 Squadron, sortie number RAF/106G/UK/369. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

Bodney

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Royal Air Force Bodney

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44-14877: Gallery (3 items)

Object number: UPL 6806 - Captain Lazear stands by the nose of his P-51D...

Object number: UPL 6807 - Previously "Pennie's Earl" and coded PZ-L, P-51D...

Object number: UPL 6808 - The ground crew work on P-51D 44-14877 PZ-K(bar)...