44-14977 The Count

media-25629.jpeg UPL 25629 P-51 Mustang flown by Lt C W Ofsthun
Leiston 357th FG, 363rd FS

Carroll Ofsthun named his plane after the cartoon character "Carroll the Count". He was wingman for Chuck Yeager on the day that Chuck shot down 5 e/a, becoming 'Ace in a Day'. Carroll is credited with shooting down an Me262.

Judd Peterson, son of Richard Peterson of the 364th FS, and, coincidentally, son-in-law of Carroll Ofsthun.

Object Number - UPL 25629 - P-51 Mustang flown by Lt C W Ofsthun Leiston 357th FG, 363rd FS Carroll Ofsthun named his plane after the cartoon character "Carroll the Count"....

Flown by Lt Carroll W. Ofsthun

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Carroll West Ofsthun

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 357th Fighter Group 363rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 17113623 at enlistment, then O-700316
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Aerial photograph of Leiston airfield looking south, the control tower and technical site are to the right, 16 October 1945. Photograph taken by No. 541 Squadron, sortie number RAF/106G/UK/929. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

Leiston

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Theberton/Saxmundham

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