44-14561 Miss Velma

P-51 Mustang (CY-D, serial number 44-14561), named "Miss Velma", of the 343rd Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group. This aircraft was flown by Capt. Frank E. Birtciel, who flew with the 343rd FS between August 1943 and April 1945. The 55th FG began flying P-51 Mustangs in July 1944. media-377410.jpg FRE 1444 P-51 Mustang (CY-D, serial number 44-14561), named "Miss Velma", of the 343rd Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group. This aircraft was flown by Capt. Frank E. Birtciel, who flew with the 343rd FS between August 1943 and April 1945. The 55th FG began flying P-51 Mustangs in July 1944. Roger Freeman Collection

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Frank Emerson Birtciel

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 70th Replacement Depot 55th Fighter Group 343rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 17028562 / O-746027
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot

Thomas Archibald Dekle

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 361st Fighter Group 375th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 18010259 / O-733842
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

Bernard B Fow

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 3rd Scouting Force 55th Fighter Group 343rd Fighter Squadron 354th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 6997339
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Crew Chief

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P-51 Mustang (CY-D, serial number 44-14561), named "Miss Velma", of the 343rd Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group. This aircraft was flown by Capt. Frank E. Birtciel, who flew with the 343rd FS between August 1943 and April 1945. The 55th FG began flying P-51 Mustangs in July 1944.

Object number: FRE 1444 - P-51 Mustang (CY-D, serial number 44-14561), named...