FRE 6101
IMAGEA 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
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: UC-64/64A Norseman
- Nicknames: Spirit of St. Louis
- Unit: 357th Fighter Group
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Theberton/Saxmundham