44-13568 Sky Bouncer, Alice Marie
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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.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- 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
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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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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