UPL 48323

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Elmer L. Mercurio "Buster"

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A P-51 Mustang (serial number 44-13743) nicknamed "Skippy"of the 338th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group, damaged in a taxying accident, 13 April 1945. Official caption on image: "(GAD-629-6-55) (13-4-45) (#44-13743-Taxi Accident) (Rest)."

William A Dodd

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 55th Fighter Group 338th Fighter Squadron 38th Fighter Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Asst Crew Chief
A P-51 Mustang (serial number 44-13743) nicknamed "Skippy"of the 338th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group, damaged in a taxying accident, 13 April 1945. Official caption on image: "(GAD-629-6-55) (13-4-45) (#44-13743-Taxi Accident) (Rest)."

John Forde

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 55th Fighter Group 338th Fighter Squadron 38th Fighter Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
  • Role/Job: Armourer

Vincent Spencer

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 55th Fighter Group 338th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 34186804
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant

Aircraft

A P-51 Mustang (serial number 44-13743) nicknamed "Skippy"of the 338th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group, damaged in a taxying accident, 13 April 1945. Official caption on image: "(GAD-629-6-55) (13-4-45) (#44-13743-Taxi Accident) (Rest)."

44-13743

  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Nicknames: Skippy
  • Unit: 55th Fighter Group 338th Fighter Squadron 38th Fighter Squadron

Locations

Lieutenant-Colonel Elwyn G. Righetti of the 338th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group stands beside his P-51 Mustang, "Katydid". Print signed 'Best of everything your big loud Elwyn', 1944-1945.

Wormingford

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Bures / RAF Wormingford / RFC Wormingford / USAAF Station 159 / Wormingford Landing Ground

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Family member.

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Granddaughter of Buster.
Our family owns many photos of him and his airplanes.