UPL 17017
IMAGE11 February, 1944, the Group's first combat mission. Crew Chief Bob Raffen is standing on the wing, and pilot 2nd Lt Kenneth E Hagan is in the cockpit. P-51B, serial number 43-12173. 362nd FS, 357th FG, 8th AF, code G4-Z.
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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
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 357th Fighter Group 362nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-740410
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot, Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Nicknames: Peg O My Heart
- Unit: 354th Fighter Group 356th Fighter Group 496th Fighter Training Group 355th Fighter Squadron 359th Fighter Squadron 555th Fighter Training Squadron