44-13783 Bobby Marilyn, Rovin Rhoda
![A P-51 Mustang (C5-M) nicknamed "4 Bolts (Rovin' Rhoda)" of the 364th Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group takes off, flown by Irving E Snedecker. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'C5-M 40. Rovin' Rhoda on left.' On reverse: Merle Olmsted Collection [Stamp].](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/wysiwyg_x2/public/freeman/media-400950.jpg.webp?itok=2MK6OEDz)
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
Object Number - FRE 3158 - A P-51 Mustang (C5-M) nicknamed "4 Bolts (Rovin' Rhoda)" of the 364th Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group takes off, flown by Irving E Snedecker....
Assigned to 364FS, 357FG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) ramrod Aussig, Czech. lost straffing Ruzyne / Prague A/D pilot Lt Irving E Snedeker Prisoner of War (POW) 17-Apr-45 MACR 13928.
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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: 357th Fighter Group 364th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-700312
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 357th Fighter Group 364th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-830563
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot, Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Theberton/Saxmundham
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Ruzyně, 161 00 Prague 6, Czechia | 17 April 1945 | Failed to Return (FTR) ramrod Aussig, Czech. lost straffing Ruzyne / Prague A/D pilot Lt Irving E Snedeker Prisoner of War (POW) 17-Apr-45 MACR 13928. |
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Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA, USA | Built at North American. | |
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Delivered |
California, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Leiston IP16, UK | Assigned to 364FS, 357FG, 8AF USAAF. |
![A P-51 Mustang (C5-M) nicknamed "4 Bolts (Rovin' Rhoda)" of the 364th Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group takes off, flown by Irving E Snedecker. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'C5-M 40. Rovin' Rhoda on left.' On reverse: Merle Olmsted Collection [Stamp].](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-400950.jpg.webp?itok=M4B5eIsK)