UPL 19661

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This photograph was taken a few days before his fatal crash, most likely in the same P-51D that failed him on take-off.

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Units

353rd Fighter Squadron

• Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
• Air Force: Ninth Air Force
• Type Category: Fighter

354th Fighter Group

• Unit Hierarchy: Group
• Air Force: Ninth Air Force
• Type Category: Fighter

People

John Edmond Bakalar

• Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
• Nationality: American
• Unit: 354th Fighter Group 353rd Fighter Squadron
• Service Numbers: O-732120
• Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
• Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

Locations

Gael

• Site type: Airfield
• Known as: Gael Point-Clos