UPL 12814
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Capt Verne E Hooker, 435th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-14827 J2-N. Verne’s Mustang takes off for an escort mission deep into Germany, heavily laden with two 110 gallon pressed steel drop tanks.
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Units

- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter

- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter

- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force

- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People

- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 479th Fighter Group 435th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 19071348 / O-760464
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot / Ops Officer

- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 361st Fighter Group 375th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: T-61700
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot