UPL 46919
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Capt. Willard L Kreft, Peoria, IL, 38th Fighter Squadron. P-38J 43-28341 CG-O “Peoria Pulveriser”. Crew chief T/Sgt. Vincent L. Hrupek directly to Captain Kreft's left. Other crew members are unidentified. Two of the unidentified crew members wearing hats also appear with Capt Carl E Breathwit and P-51D 44-14970 "Claudia".
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 55th Fighter Group 38th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-740219
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-38 Lightning
- Nicknames: Peoria Pulverizer Texas Longhorn Scat III
- Unit: 479th Fighter Group 55th Fighter Group 38th Fighter Squadron 434th Fighter Squadron
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Sources
Hrupek family collection pictures.