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The 4th Fighter Group's two highest-scoring aces - Captain Don Gentile (seated) and Capt. Duane Beeson pose for the camera in early April 1944.

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Duane Willard Beeson

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 334th Fighter Squadron No 71 'Eagle' Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-885184
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot
A pilot, Domenic "Don" Gentile, of the 336th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group - Debden with his P-51 Mustang, nicknamed "Shangri-La"

Dominic Salvatore Gentile

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 336th Fighter Squadron No 133 'Eagle' Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-885109
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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Personal research & 4th Fighter Group 'Debden Eagles' by Chris Bucholtz.

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Contributorapollo11
ChangesCreated entry with caption and person associations
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Personal research & 'The Debden Warbirds' by Frank Speer.