43-6763 Glamorus Glen

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First Lieutenant Charles E. "Chuck" Yeager of the 357th Fighter Group, with his P-51 Mustang nicknamed "Glamorous Glenn", 17 October 1944. Photo ref. no. 366010. Passed for publication 17 Oct 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'Became Ace In One Day. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Stepping into his P-51 Mustang is 1st Lt. Charles E. Yeager, Hamlin, West Virginia, who recently destroyed five German planes in one dog-fight over Hanover... and brought his total to seven destroyed. He shot down the 400th plane

Charles Elwood Yeager

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 357th Fighter Group 363rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-887005 / T-970 / 16076A
  • Highest Rank: Brigadier General
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot, Pilot

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Failed to Return (FTR)

France 5 March 1944

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Added the nickname mentioned in Charles "Chuck" Yeager's "Summary biography".

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MACR 2788 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database