44-13568 Sky Bouncer, Alice Marie

A P-51 Mustang (E2-A, serial number 44-13568) nicknamed "Sky Bouncer" of the 361st Fighter Group flies over the countryside. Image stamped multiple times on reverse: "Official Photograph US Army Air Forces", "For Personal Use Only" and "Passed by US Army Examiner, 10143." Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-51 D, 361 FG (USAAF).' media-377230.jpg FRE 512 A P-51 Mustang (E2-A, serial number 44-13568) nicknamed "Sky Bouncer" of the 361st Fighter Group flies over the countryside. Image stamped multiple times on reverse: "Official Photograph US Army Air Forces", "For Personal Use Only" and "Passed by US Army Examiner, 10143." Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-51 D, 361 FG (USAAF).' Roger Freeman Collection

Roger Freeman Photo.

Object Number - FRE 512 - A P-51 Mustang (E2-A, serial number 44-13568) nicknamed "Sky Bouncer" of the 361st Fighter Group flies over the countryside. Image stamped multiple...

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 361st Fighter Group 375th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-803469
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot and 375th FS operations officer

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Crashed

Cambron-Casteau, 7940 Brugelette, Belgium 3 April 1945 Normally flown by Capt Bruce W "Red" Rowlett, 375th FS operations officer. This aircraft suffered an engine failure on take-off and crashed [Belly Landing] on 3 April 1945, Cambron Casteau, Belgium, Jared M Lundin [Pilot].

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