44-15317 American Maid

A P-51 Mustang (L2-U, serial number 44-15317) nicknamed "American Maid" of the 479th Fighter Group. Image via Elmo Sears. media-395577.jpg FRE 6757 A P-51 Mustang (L2-U, serial number 44-15317) nicknamed "American Maid" of the 479th Fighter Group. Image via Elmo Sears.
Sears hand-drew the name, and her picture (not visible) onto the aircraft. Roger Freeman Collection

Brad Sears, son of Eugene Elmo Sears, who flew P51 over Germany in WWII

Object Number - FRE 6757 - A P-51 Mustang (L2-U, serial number 44-15317) nicknamed "American Maid" of the 479th Fighter Group. Image via Elmo Sears. Sears hand-drew the name,...

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Eugene E Sears

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 479th Fighter Group 434th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-767405
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_fighters/p51_10.html
http://www.littlefriends.co.uk/479thfg.php?action=list_records&recs=50&…

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A P-51 Mustang (L2-U, serial number 44-15317) nicknamed "American Maid" of the 479th Fighter Group. Image via Elmo Sears.

Object number: FRE 6757 - A P-51 Mustang (L2-U, serial number 44-15317)...