FRE 3155
IMAGEColonel Donald W. Graham, commanding officer of the 357th Fighter Group with his P-51 Mustang (B6-W) 16 August 1944. Passed for publication 16 Aug 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'U.S. Shuttle Boys. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Mustang group leader on the shuttle trip to Russia, Col. Donald W. Graham of Oakland, Calif. The Colonel celebrated his 27th birthday on the eve of the take-off. GLE 270716. 16-8-44-EM.' On reverse: Associated Press and SHAEF Field Press Censor [Stamps].
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 357th Fighter Group 363rd Fighter Squadron Headquarters (357th Fighter Group)
- Service Numbers: O-25247
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot / Group Commander
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Nicknames: Bodacious
- Unit: 357th Fighter Group 363rd Fighter Squadron