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MUSTANG - 44-72180 G4 - H"" WHICH WAS FLOWN BY CAPTAIN JOHN KIRLA. Crash-landed 16 APRIL, 1945

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People

Captain John Kirla of the 357th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Capt. John Kirla, 362nd Ftr, Sqdn., 357th Ftr. Grp. Flying Legends 2003, Aces High, Kirla Bio Photo.' On reverse: Photo From The Olmsted Collection.

John A Kirla

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 357th Fighter Group 362nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-821727
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

Aircraft

A P-51 Mustang (G4-H) of the 362nd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group after a landing gear failure.

44-72180

  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Nicknames: Spook
  • Unit: 357th Fighter Group 362nd Fighter Squadron

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ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations, person associations and aircraft associations
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