FRE 403
IMAGE![Lieutenant-Colonel Kenneth R Martin, Commanding Officer of the 354th Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-51 Mustang. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 13 Jan 1944.' [stamp] and '290915.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'THE P-51B- WORLD'S FASTEST FIGHTER PLANE. Associated Press Photo Shows: Lt Col Kenneth R Martin, Commanding Officer of the P-51B group. Aged 27, his home address is at 7500 East 37th St. Kansas City, Mo. He led his fighters on the fou](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/wysiwyg_x2/public/freeman/media-377101.jpg.webp?itok=Kjvci-qG)
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Lieutenant-Colonel Kenneth R Martin, Commanding Officer of the 354th Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-51 Mustang. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 13 Jan 1944.' [stamp] and '290915.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'THE P-51B- WORLD'S FASTEST FIGHTER PLANE. Associated Press Photo Shows: Lt Col Kenneth R Martin, Commanding Officer of the P-51B group. Aged 27, his home address is at 7500 East 37th St. Kansas City, Mo. He led his fighters on the four escort sweeps with heavy bombers before the presence of the new ship was announced.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
![Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth R Martin, Commanding Officer of the 354th Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-51 Mustang. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 13 Jan 1944.' [stamp] and '296915.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'THE P-51B, WORLD'S FASTEST FIGHTER PLANE IS NOW ESCORTING BIG BOMBERS OVER GERMANY. It can now be revealed that the P-51B new US single engine fighter plane is now on escort duty with American [illegible] in raids on Germany. It parti](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-377129.jpg.webp?itok=YhdTG87T)
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 354th Fighter Group Headquarters (354th Fighter Group)
- Service Numbers: O-20608
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
![Lieutenant-Colonel Kenneth R Martin, Commanding Officer of the 354th Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-51 Mustang. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 13 Jan 1944.' [stamp] and '290915.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'THE P-51B- WORLD'S FASTEST FIGHTER PLANE. Associated Press Photo Shows: Lt Col Kenneth R Martin, Commanding Officer of the P-51B group. Aged 27, his home address is at 7500 East 37th St. Kansas City, Mo. He led his fighters on the fou](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-377101.jpg.webp?itok=ItpAm1ia)
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Unit: 354th Fighter Group Headquarters (354th Fighter Group)