44-72419 Laurel
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
Object Number - FRE 3307 - A P-51 Mustang (serial number 44-72419) of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group, April 1945. Handwritten caption on reverse: '7 PG - escort...
Assigned to 82FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to 14PRS, 7PRG, 8AF USAAF. Sold to Sweden post war. Sold to Israel.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Type Category: Reconnaissance
![Photographic officers of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group look through camera lenses infront of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 8 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '273528.' [Censor no.]. A printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this has been removed.](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380976.jpg.webp?itok=b-IRYuYJ)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Reconnaissance
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA, USA | Built at North American. | |
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Delivered |
California, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Duxford, Cambridge CB22 4QR, UK | Assigned to 82FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Mount farm, Wallingford OX10, UK | Transferred to 14PRS, 7PRG, 8AF USAAF. | |
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Other Sold to Sweden |
Sweden | Sold to Sweden post war. Serialed 26079. | |
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Other Sold to Israel. |
Israel | Sold to Israel. |
