FRE 5419

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The nose art of a P-38 Lightning nicknamed "California Cutie" of the 20th Fighter Group, flown by Lieutenant Richard O Loehnert, 1944. Handwritten on slide:"1944 55th ftr sq 20 Ftr Gp 267916 Lt. R. Loehnert KI:S Kingscliffe" Printed on slide: "J.W. PHEGLEY"

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First Lieutenant Richard O. Loehnert and Crew Chief Technical Sergeant Thomas W. Dickerson sitting on their P-38J Lightning named "California Cutie". Both American personnel were part of the 55th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group.
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 20th Fighter Group 55th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: T-001374 / O-2045079
  • Highest Rank: Flight Officer
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

Aircraft

First Lieutenant Richard O. Loehnert and Crew Chief Technical Sergeant Thomas W. Dickerson sitting on their P-38J Lightning named "California Cutie". Both American personnel were part of the 55th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group.
  • Aircraft Type: P-38 Lightning
  • Nicknames: California Cutie
  • Unit: 20th Fighter Group 55th Fighter Squadron

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection