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Lieutenant-Colonel Kenneth R Martin, Commanding Officer of the 354th Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-51 Mustang. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 13 Jan 1944.' [stamp] and '290915.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'THE P-51B- WORLD'S FASTEST FIGHTER PLANE. Associated Press Photo Shows: Lt Col Kenneth R Martin, Commanding Officer of the P-51B group. Aged 27, his home address is at 7500 East 37th St. Kansas City, Mo. He led his fighters on the four escort sweeps with heavy bombers before the presence of the new ship was announced.'
Roger Freeman Collection
Roger Freeman Photo.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Headquarters
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 354th Fighter Group Headquarters (354th Fighter Group)
- Service Numbers: O-20608
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 11 February 1944 |
Revisions
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Changes
Sources
MACR 2166 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database