UPL 23272
IMAGECapt Irvin C Baker of the 77th Ftr Sq, 20th FG shakes hands with his crew chief T/Sgt Edward C Graham on completion of his tour. He started in P-38s with the unit before its transition to Mustangs; his P-38J was nicknamed "Haycock Belle" in honor of the Haycock Hotel in nearby Kings Cliffe. Baker was officially credited with one confirmed aerial victory. NARA Ref 342-FH-3A12273-B66813AC.
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Units
- 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: 20th Fighter Group 77th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 39001985 / O-746018
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 20th Fighter Group 77th Fighter Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Crew Chief
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Kingscliffe, Apethorpe