FRE 6101

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A UC-64A Norseman prepares for take off at Leiston, home of the 357th Fighter Group. The Norseman "Spirit of St. Louis" was serail # 43-35444 and wore the yellow/red check group marking of the 357th FG on its cowling. Photographed prior to rudder being painted yellow. Via Merle Olmstead. Written on slide casing: 'Spirit of St Louis, Runway 18, Leiston.

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Units

Aircraft

A DGA-15 prepares for take off at Leiston, home of the 355th Fighter Group. Vie Merle Olmstead. Written on slide casing: 'Spirit of St Louis, Runway 18, Leiston.
  • Aircraft Type: UC-64/64A Norseman
  • Nicknames: Spirit of St. Louis
  • Unit: 357th Fighter Group

Locations

Aerial photograph of Leiston airfield looking south, the control tower and technical site are to the right, 16 October 1945. Photograph taken by No. 541 Squadron, sortie number RAF/106G/UK/929. English Heritage (RAF Photography).
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Theberton/Saxmundham

Revisions

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Changed plane description from DGA-15 to UC-64 Norseman and unit from 355th FG to 357th FG.

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ContributorPyker
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Deleted reference to 355th FG which was incorrect and changed caption to show UC-64 Norseman of 357th FG plus description of markings.

Date:
ContributorPyker
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Associated aircraft.

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ContributorPyker
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Updated detail re rudder colour.

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ContributorAAM
ChangesAAM ingest
Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection