UPL 29747
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Assigned to Dick Turner in early July this photo was probably taken shortly after 26 Aug 1944 at Gael.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Nicknames: Short-Fuse Sallee, Shanty Irishman
- Unit: 356th Fighter Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Gael Point-Clos
Revisions
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Sources
Steve Blake, "The Pioneer Mustang Group", 2008, pg 212
Richard Turner, "Big Friend, Little Friend", 1969.
Turner appears to have received credit for destroying 11 aircraft in the air (and 6.5 on the ground plus two V-1s) by 26 Aug 1944. The nose-art shows less wear than in later photos where 19.5 swastikas are shown.