42-68166 Gentle Annie

A P-38J Lightning (MC-R, serial number 42-68165) nicknamed "Gentle Annie" of the 79th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group flown by Colonel Harold J. Rau. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Col. Rau, MC-R, 268165. 79th FS, 20th FG, 8th Air Force.' media-400681.jpg FRE 2405 A P-38J Lightning (MC-R, serial number 42-68165) nicknamed "Gentle Annie" of the 79th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group flown by Colonel Harold J. Rau. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Col. Rau, MC-R, 268165. 79th FS, 20th FG, 8th Air Force.' Roger Freeman Collection

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection

Object Number - FRE 2405 - A P-38J Lightning (MC-R, serial number 42-68165) nicknamed "Gentle Annie" of the 79th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group flown by Colonel Harold J....

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Harold J Rau

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 65th Fighter Wing 20th Fighter Group 356th Fighter Group Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (20th Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-22623
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot 1056 multi-engine/Group Commander

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A P-38J Lightning (MC-R, serial number 42-68165) nicknamed "Gentle Annie" of the 79th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group flown by Colonel Harold J. Rau. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Col. Rau, MC-R, 268165. 79th FS, 20th FG, 8th Air Force.'

Object number: FRE 2405 - A P-38J Lightning (MC-R, serial number 42-68165)...

The nose art of a P-38J Lightning (MC-R, serial number 42-68165) nicknamed "Gentle Annie." of the 79th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group flown by Colonel Harold J. Rau.

Object number: FRE 2406 - The nose art of a P-38J Lightning (MC-R, serial...