44-13357 Tika IV, Sailor Girl Shirl

Lieutenant Vernon R Richards of the 361st Fighter Group fliying his P-51 Mustang (B7-R, serial number 44-13357) nicknamed "Tika IV". media-388373.jpg FRE 6210 Lieutenant Vernon R Richards of the 361st Fighter Group fliying his P-51 Mustang (B7-R, serial number 44-13357) nicknamed "Tika IV". Roger Freeman Collection

Object Number - FRE 6210 - Lieutenant Vernon R Richards of the 361st Fighter Group fliying his P-51 Mustang (B7-R, serial number 44-13357) nicknamed "Tika IV".

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 361st Fighter Group 374th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 18138519 / O-763502
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 361st Fighter Group 374th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-677128 and 32026171 on enlisting
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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Crashed

Kelshall, Royston, Hertfordshire SG8, UK 16 November 1944 Crashed at Kelshall on return from mission - Lt. Alfred B Cook Jr KIA.

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