43-7027 Georgia Peach

Lieutenant Alvah Gilleland and ground crew of the 357th Fighter Squadron, 355th Fighter Group with a P-51 Mustang nicknamed "Georgia Peach." Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Lt. Alvah Gilleland a/c, 355 FG.' media-400866.jpg FRE 2947 Lieutenant Alvah Gilleland and ground crew of the 357th Fighter Squadron, 355th Fighter Group with a P-51 Mustang nicknamed "Georgia Peach." Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Lt. Alvah Gilleland a/c, 355 FG.' Roger Freeman Collection

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection

Object Number - FRE 2947 - Lieutenant Alvah Gilleland and ground crew of the 357th Fighter Squadron, 355th Fighter Group with a P-51 Mustang nicknamed "Georgia Peach."...

Assigned to 357FS, 355FG, 8AF USAAF.

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Lieutenant Alvah G Gilleland of the 355th Fighter Group with his P-51 Mustang. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Lt Alvah Gilliand [sic] 355 FG.'

Alvah G Gilleland

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 355th Fighter Group 357th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-385690
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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Manufactured

Inglewood, CA, USA Built at North American.

Delivered

California, USA Delivered to USAAF.

Assigned

Steeple Morden, Royston SG8, UK Assigned to 357FS, 355FG, 8AF USAAF.

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