43-12193

A two seat P-51 Mustang (WD-2, serial number 43-12193, "War Weary") of the 4th Fighter Group. media-401074.jpg FRE 2275 A two seat P-51 Mustang (WD-2, serial number 43-12193, "War Weary") of the 335th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group. Converted by T/Sgt. Woody Jensen, Squadron Technical Inspector, in Summer 1944. Roger Freeman Collection

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Object Number - FRE 2275 - A two seat P-51 Mustang (WD-2, serial number 43-12193, "War Weary") of the 335th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group. Converted by T/Sgt. Woody...

P-51B 43-12193WW, 335th FS, 4th FG, 8th AF, Debden, UK, June 1945. WW (War Weary). This aircraft was one of the 4th Fighter Group's operational training unit planes. The 335th FS had the first two-seater field conversion in the group converted by T/Sgt. Woody Jensen, Squadron Technical Inspector, in Summer 1944. Note the starboard side serial number presentation lacks the first digit - 3.

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Personnel of the 4th Fighter Group, 335th Fighter Squadron, grouped around the P-51B Mustang that they have modified into a two-seater aircraft, November 1944. L to R: on wing, Ernest Lange; standing Captain Gene Grunow, 335th Fighter Squadron Engine Officer; Master Sergeant Elwood "Woody" Jensen, 335th Fighter Squadron Technical Inspector; front seat, Bill Berthold; rear seat, Sidney Polsky.
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 335th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (4th Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: 36338183
  • Highest Rank: Master Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Technical Inspector

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Marked War Weary

This aircraft was one of the 4th Fighter Group's operational training unit planes.

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Converted to 2 seater

Became the first two-seater field conversion in the group converted by T/Sgt. Woody Jensen, Squadron Technical Inspector, in Summer 1944.

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Roger Freeman Photo.

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Personal research & 'The Debden Eagles' by Garry L. Fry.

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