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P-51D Mustangs including (serial number 44-72299) nicknamed "Little Bouncer" of the 353rd Fighter Group staged for takeoff at Raydon, England. Gordon B. Compton in the cockpit.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Air base
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 351st Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 18039091 / O-665385
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Nicknames: Little Bouncer
- Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 351st Fighter Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
Revisions
Date:
ContributorEmily
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Aircraft identified by Katy Carter, who's father flew "Little Bouncer"
Serial number obtained from Little Friends
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Contributorgeneral ira snapsorter
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Correction to item with information from Kay (Compton) Carter, daughter of Gordon B. Carter, 353rd FG, 351FS.
Date:
Contributorpursang
ChangesCreated entry with collection, caption, unit associations and place associations
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