UPL 27863
IMAGELt Col John A Brooks III. Commanding Officer 2nd Scouting Force, ex 389th Bomb Group & 96th Combat Bomb Wing. P-51D 44-14309 YF-X "Calamity Jane" (L) "Punkin" (R). Lt.Col. Brooks is seen here with his ground crew: Crew Chief S/Sgt. K T Watson behind cockpit, Assistant Crew Chief S/Sgt. Perry S Wilson on wing and Armorer Phil Perlman standing.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 355th Fighter Group 389th Bomb Group 2nd Scouting Force 567th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-23828
- Highest Rank: Brigadier General
- Role/Job: Bomber Pilot / Fighter Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Nicknames: Calamity Jane Punkin
- Unit: 2nd Scouting Force