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Colonel Donald Blakeslee, Commanding Officer of the 4th Fighter Group with his P-51 Mustang. Handwritten caption on reverse: ' Col Donald Blakeslee Co 4th Fighter Wing, Debden, England. Not a POW but you can use this picture in the earlier part of the book. Aerial commander to the 56th Fighter Group who I had a lot of respect for his aerial combat capabilities but held a little respect.'
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Colonel Donald Blakeslee, Commanding Officer of the 4th Fighter Group with his P-51 Mustang. Handwritten caption on reverse: ' Col Donald Blakeslee Co 4th Fighter Wing, Debden, England. Not a POW but you can use this picture in the earlier part of the book. Aerial commander to the 56th Fighter Group who I had a lot of respect for his aerial combat capabilities but held a little respect.'

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Donald James Matthew Blakeslee

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron 336th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (4th Fighter Group) No 133 'Eagle' Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-885264
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot, Commanding Officer

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection