44-63246 Little Rebel

A P-51 Mustang (MX-S, serial number 44-63246) nicknamed "Little Rebel" of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group at Duxford. media-401538.jpg FRE 2992 A P-51 Mustang (MX-S, serial number 44-63246) nicknamed "Little Rebel" of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group at Duxford. Roger Freeman Collection

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Object Number - FRE 2992 - A P-51 Mustang (MX-S, serial number 44-63246) nicknamed "Little Rebel" of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group at Duxford.

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John C Childs

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 82nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 18024763 / T-125012 / O-2005854
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot

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Line up of P-47 Thunderbolts of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, at Duxford air base. September 1944. Printed caption on reverse of print: '55432 AC - War Birds Home To Rest - Republic P-47 Thunderbolts lined up on an 8th Air Force field in England after a daylight sweep over Germany. Crews have finished inspections and refueling.'

Duxford

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: "Duckpond"

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44-63246: Gallery (2 items)

A P-51 Mustang (MX-S, serial number 44-63246) nicknamed "Little Rebel" of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group at Duxford.

Object number: FRE 2992 - A P-51 Mustang (MX-S, serial number 44-63246)...

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